Archive - Shake Down the Numbers: Notre Dame Football Stats & Analytics

2025 NFL Draft Grades: A New Approach

Incorporating draft capital into my model and how that changes player projections

May 2 •

April 2025

2025 NFL Draft: Looking at where my model diverges the most from consensus

Taking a look at the players at each position my model is higher/lower on compared to the consensus big board

Apr 23 •

2025 NFL Draft Analytically-Driven Big Board

Using the consensus big board, data, and NFL contract information to create objective draft rankings that incorporate positional value.

Apr 18 •

December 2024

Ranking the Playoff Quarterbacks

Combining my soon to be released Wins Above Replacement model and PFF grade to see how the signal-callers stack up

Dec 18, 2024 •

Evaluating Notre Dame's Potential Playoff Opponents

How my model would handicap the Irish and their likely 1st round opponents

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

Notre Dame Football: Week 13 Rooting Interest Guide

Identifying which teams can help Notre Dame's playoff chances

Nov 22, 2024 •

Notre Dame Football: Week 12 Rooting Interest Guide

Identifying which teams can help Notre Dame's playoff chances

Nov 14, 2024 •

September 2024

Notre Dame vs. Purdue Analytics Preview

Playoff elimination games from here on out

Sep 13, 2024 •

Notre Dame Might Have a Math Problem if Riley Leonard Can't Run the Ball

While he still develops as a passer, the offense's success hinges on Leonard's legs

Sep 12, 2024 •

Week 3 Power Rankings

Notre Dame tumbles

Sep 10, 2024 •

Notre Dame vs. Northern Illinois Analytics Preview

A successful Saturday is a boring Saturday

Sep 6, 2024 •

Week 2 Power Rankings

Irish are in the driver's seat of the playoff race

Sep 4, 2024 •

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