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Michael Bryan

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writing about ND football since '08 / advanced stats guy / college football road-tripper / Atlanta native / Kamado Joe operator

 Indianapolis, IN
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Joined June 2011
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would have recommended this even before Herbstreit decided to show his whole ass on tv today: 1. 100% ESPN Skycast tomorrow is the move 2. Sync ND radio broadcast if you want for play by play
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NOTRE DAME - UNC REVIEW: -Why the underlying numbers paint a more positive picture than the scoreboard -Monitoring the potential changing of the guard at RB -The rushing attack's unique profile so far (ultra-efficient, not explosive) spreadsheetsandtailgates.sub…...
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100% on board with this. Feels like every season they are searching and changing things trying to chase trends instead of establishing new traditions and identity. Most of what I wrote below still applies (but at least they sell beer) substack.com/@spreadsheetsan…
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This is our crusade for the 2026 season. Better pregame music. Better light show. Better timing. Let’s get Notre Dame Stadium rocking again.
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The B1G, ACC, and unfortunately Pete Bevacqua are going to try to convince you a 24 team CFP is good for college football. Why this dilutes the stakes of the regular season, gives "access" that's false hope, and most P4 programs are already in the mix: spreadsheetsandtailgates.sub…
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we are early in this, but Indiana just won the title! TCU played for a national championship! Cincinnati made a 4-team playoff from the G5! Keep the bar held high, it's possible and way more meaningful for fans to qualify with a real team than a participation trophy berth at 9-3
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and every fan should be skeptical about expansion improving OOC scheduling. the CFP rankings are still anchored in W-L over strength of schedule, and 9-game conference seasons are locked in. loss avoidance will still be the dominant strategy for most programs
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Deep dive on the ND passing game: the transformation from '24 to '25, CJ Carr's profile and opportunities to elevate his game, Jordan Faison comps, and some caution about the transition of receiving threats open.substack.com/pub/spread…
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Pulling the charts I've been putting out here into a post on Notre Dame's preseason SP+ ranking, game by game projections, and how the schedule stacks up against the rest of the top title contenders: substack.com/home/post/p-192… (Subscribe to S&T!)
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And how this translates into projected game margins and win probabilities:
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Notre Dame and 2026 Opponents visualized with preseason SP+ projections:
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And how this translates into projected game margins and win probabilities:
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Notre Dame and 2026 Opponents visualized with preseason SP+ projections:
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Notre Dame and 2026 Opponents visualized with preseason SP+ projections:
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Thoughts on Marcus Freeman's track record of hiring assistant coaches, on Notre Dame having 3 skill players who could be selected in the top-50 of the NFL Draft for the 1st time since 1993, and the law firm of Flanagan and Flanigan at tight end irishsportsdaily.com/s/26967…
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will never forgive the committee for not letting us see Malachi Fields in a playoff game
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Play of the day, courtesy of Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields. Good bet he is the top WR drafted from this year's Senior Bowl.
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New newsletter: a January wrap-up of the ND transfer portal haul, "lessons" from the CFP, and quick reaction to the official 2026 schedule / Mike Mickens departure: open.substack.com/pub/spread…...
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Some names highlighted in the WR section here (Ian Strong, Reed Harris) are now officially in the portal along with the recruitment of Nick Marsh 👀
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Players are starting to declare their transfer plans in preparation for the portal opening in early January - what's on Notre Dame's Christmas list this year to fill out the 2026 roster? open.substack.com/pub/spread…
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