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
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:
https://t.co/7cbJIvshIS
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
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
https://t.co/dyom8SdyL4
@jamieuyeyama appreciate you my guy!
ps - the Steve Filer reference on H&H today warmed my heart, he is directly in the sweet spot of my "remembering some guys" ND fandom and I was always ready for him to break out
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:
https://t.co/qriV4usKzx
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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 https://t.co/uSc9QqLRh8
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: https://t.co/yygOoj1ewg...
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?
https://t.co/EOKxx6v4gx
USC hasn't cracked the top 20 in Defensive F+ since 2013.
Lincoln Riley's average defense ranking in his nine years as a head coach: 56th
straight up baby!
How does Lincoln Riley feel about the future of USC’s defense?
Riley: “I feel fantastic. Obviously documented strides the last couple years statistically, but then those who really study the game and watch how we’ve been able to improve [know] the arrow is pointing straight up”
A quick holiday potpourri newsletter today: USC’s cowardice, BYU as a replacement, roster losses, and Marcus confirming he’s back
https://t.co/iDbLX4LV2G
Without going deep into bad faith arguments (we wish the ACC didn’t suck too!) - if ND was trying to rig a CFP schedule they’d be ditching more P4 programs and instead schedule more Boise / UNLV / Toledo / James Madison’s of the world that the committee SOS formula rewards