Michael Bryan

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

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

@irishfootbal122 Getting it to line up perfectly, yes. I usually just roll with Skycast and the stadium sounds but otherwise you can get close enough and just have audio or video a touch ahead

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

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

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

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)

https://t.co/118E0UGDGK...

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

https://t.co/iBOqe9VJcY

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

https://t.co/iBOqe9VJcY

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

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)

https://t.co/tb0ho2Wn3c

[Locked On Irish @LockedOnIrish]

This is our crusade for the 2026 season. Better pregame music. Better light show. Better timing.

Let’s get Notre Dame Stadium rocking again.

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

@greg2126 gregstradamus, may all your predictions come true

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

@KyleHunterPicks Wazzu, 45

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

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

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

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

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

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

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

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

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

@OneFootDown appreciate the plug and your guys work!

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

@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

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

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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And how this translates into projected game margins and win probabilities:

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

And how this translates into projected game margins and win probabilities:

[Michael Bryan @michaelbryanMB]

Notre Dame and 2026 Opponents visualized with preseason SP+ projections: