NFL Launches 2026 AWS-Powered Big Data Bowl Focused on Predictive Player Movement

The Kansas Jayhawks are preparing for a key home conference game against Cincinnati, aiming to improve to 2-0 in Big 12 play after a strong 41-10 victory over West Virginia. ESPN's Matchup Predictor favors Kansas to win the matchup, though with the lowest confidence yet in a KU win this season, reflecting Cincinnati's defensive strengths and efforts to recover from a disappointing 2024. In the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals are set to face the Denver Broncos, with Denver favored by 7.5 points; key matchups include Cincinnati's quarterback rotation against Denver's run-heavy offense led by J.K. Dobbins, with altitude potentially influencing the game outcome. Additionally, the NFL has launched its eighth Big Data Bowl, inviting participants to use player tracking data from recent seasons to develop predictive insights, with finalists earning a $100,000 prize and a chance to present at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Meanwhile, an analysis of NFL betting highlights a dramatic, game-deciding defensive play by Jordan Davis of the Philadelphia Eagles, underscoring the unpredictable nature of point spreads and game outcomes in the league.