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WEEK 3
ESPN+AI PredictionSHU @ MASS
Saturday, September 12, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 62% confidence
Massachusetts MinutemenWIN PROBABILITYSacred Heart Pioneers
45%
55%
MODEL PICK
Sacred Heart Pioneers
CONFIDENCE
62%
1
Home Edge
5
Neutral
1
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Minutemen 50/10050/100 Pioneers
Massachusetts Minutemen
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Sacred Heart Pioneers
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
MASS rates 50/100 vs SHU at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Minutemen 0/1000/100 Pioneers
Massachusetts Minutemen
0-0 (0% win rate)
Sacred Heart Pioneers
0-0 (0% win rate)
MASS is 0-0 vs SHU at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
1–5
2024
SHU wins21 – 12
2023
SHU wins27 – 7
2022
SHU wins31 – 24
2021
MASS wins41 – 33
2020
SHU wins42 – 31
2019
SHU wins39 – 26
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Massachusetts Minutemen
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Sacred Heart Pioneers
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 PM UTC
Network
ESPN+
Stadium
Unknown Stadium