Wayne Smith

Manchester University Class of ‘18. Love Thee ☘️

[Wayne Smith @Smithwk16]

@BussinWTB @NDFootball @_willcompton @TaylorLewan77 Coach Freeman’s name has been floated in NFL coaching carousel significantly the last 2 years, and expected to continue. What’s some things you’ve learned from during these hiring processes and where do you think it will take you in the future?

[Wayne Smith @Smithwk16]

@PeteSampson_ I’m just happy you’re back from vacation so you can provide more of these insights!

[Top Tier Notre Dame @TopTierND]

Shoutout to NC State for fixing the guardian cap

[Aaron Torres @Aaron_Torres]

I know it's easy to criticize Notre Dame for everything (believe me, I've done it plenty this month).

But USC cancelling the ND series because, they're afraid to take a loss in November is some WILDLY weak stuff

(via @RossDellenger)

🔗https://t.co/VWkAZLLIak

[Tom Fornelli @TomFornelli]

A simple question for everybody yelling that Notre Dame should join a conference and it won't get "screwed" or whatever.

BYU joined a conference. Did that save it?

[Jonas Gray @JonasLGray]

I’m so sick of the @NDFootball vs Miami argument — let’s stay grounded in what’s actually true — not feelings, not conference politics, not just “but head-to-head.” Just straight facts.

Yes, Miami beat Notre Dame 27–24 in Week 1. Nobody is denying that. But the playoff isn’t about who looked good in August — it’s about who was better over 12 full games and who actually earned a playoff spot.

Now look at the entire résumé:

Notre Dame has 10 FBS wins.
Miami has 9 FBS wins and an FCS win.
Those are not the same.

Notre Dame’s two losses came to ranked, playoff-level teams (Miami and Texas A&M).
Miami’s two losses came to unranked conference opponents (Louisville and SMU).
Again — very different résumés.

Notre Dame has zero bad losses, two ranked wins, and played the stronger schedule based on total opponent FBS wins (ND: 75 | Miami: 69).
ND also won all 10 games by double digits — dominance from start to finish.

Here’s the part nobody can debate:

Every major poll and ranking system has Notre Dame ahead of Miami.

• CFP: ND 10 | Miami 12
• AP: ND 9 | Miami 12
• Coaches: ND 9 | Miami 12
• FPI: ND top 3
• SP+: ND top 5
• FEI: ND top 5
• Sagarin: ND top 5

There isn’t a single analytic system — human or computer — that ranks Miami above Notre Dame.

Miami finished third in the ACC and didn’t reach the title game.
Notre Dame finished with a top-10 national profile and top-5 efficiency numbers.

And here’s the key part — straight from the CFP committee chair:

Notre Dame and Miami were compared directly… and Notre Dame STILL came out ahead — even after head-to-head.

Why? Because the committee evaluates the entire season, not one Saturday in August.

Notre Dame checks every single playoff box. Miami doesn’t check half of them — and they do NOT deserve to be in over Notre Dame.

Notre Dame has:
• More FBS wins
• No bad losses
• Two ranked wins
• A stronger overall résumé
• Real statistical balance
• All double-digit victories
• Better opponents
• Top-10 placement in every human poll
• Top-5 numbers in every major efficiency system
• A résumé the committee already confirmed is stronger

Miami:
• Played an FCS team
• Has two unranked losses
• Has one ranked win
• Finished 3rd in the ACC
• Trails Notre Dame in every category that matters

And here is the truth no one can twist:

There is not a single factual category where Miami has a better playoff résumé than Notre Dame — not one.

Head-to-head matters, but only as one piece of the full puzzle. And when you zoom out, it’s obvious:

Notre Dame belongs in the CFP.
Miami does NOT deserve to be in over Notre Dame. Period. #GoIrish

[Jonas Gray @JonasLGray]

Head-to-head matters — but so does context. So does timing. So does momentum. Who you lose to and when you lose absolutely matters in college football.

Notre Dame and Miami have the same record. The difference?

Notre Dame lost to Miami in Week 1 by 3 points with a QB making his first college start… and then won eight straight and dominated for two months.

Miami? They’ve lost two games in the last five weeks — both to unranked teams. That’s not a committee problem. That’s not a schedule problem. That’s a Miami problem.

A narrow Week 1 game doesn’t outweigh two late-season bad losses.
Rankings reward who you are now, not who you were in September.

One team is rising. One team is slipping.
That’s why Notre Dame is — and should be — ranked higher. #GoIrish

[Jamie Uyeyama @jamieuyeyama]

They called this "simulating the snap" SMH

[Matt Freeman @mattfreeman05_]

This was reviewed and declared not targeting. Wut.

[Wayne Smith @Smithwk16]

This is like me playing against my 4 year old son on a little tikes hoop

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

VICTOR WEMBANYAMA TONIGHT:

40 POINTS
15 REBOUNDS
3 BLOCKS
77.4% TS%

THE LEAGUE IS REALLY IN TROUBLE

[Wayne Smith @Smithwk16]

This is an equally impressive Defensive play. Look at KVA at the bottom of the screen stick to his man instead of chasing the QB rolling out right to him. DBs remaining disciplined on the TE as well. Great example of every player completing their assignment!

[biev🦫 @shadybiev]

what the fuck is USC doing?
https://t.co/hdqR1rlzp6

[Wayne Smith @Smithwk16]

This looks like my 4 year old son trying to draw a capital N

[FergSZN @FergSZN]

Like bro lol

[Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons]

From the @NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month to you

RT for a chance to win this @xavierwatts6 signed @NDFootball helmet!

[Bryan Driskell @CoachD178]

This is something that I believe has defined Marcus Freeman so far at Notre Dame. As long as he maintains this attitude I think he continues to win and thrive

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

Football games shouldn’t be able to end in ties

[Wayne Smith @Smithwk16]

ND defense FINALLY gets some stops in the 3rd quarter. Only giving up 3 points in that quarter

[Jason Kelce @JasonKelce]

Im Jason Kelce with OxiBeer

[Nike @Nike]

Priorities unchanged. Another major secured.

The wins keep coming on and off the course for Scottie Scheffler

[Wayne Smith @Smithwk16]

HALIBURTON DID IT AGAIN

[cllct @cllctMedia]

As TNT and the NBA come to an end, Stacy Sager, daughter of the late Craig Sager, reveals he collected every mic flag from his career ❤️

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