The transfer portal can also change things fairly quickly
by Chicagond99 (2021-11-04 11:14:38)

In reply to: ND may be able to hang by 2024 or 2025.  posted by MrE

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See Michigan State this year as a good example. So it's no longer just about recruiting classes (although those obviously are a huge factor) when determining talent level on the field. Hopefully ND can use that portal to our advantage as well (maybe NIL $$ would help here also?).

We just have to make sure they bring plenty of Dr. Pepper. (link)
by BeastOfBourbon  (2021-11-04 15:04:55)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

No doubt. Transfers in & out are missing in my analysis
by MrE  (2021-11-04 11:23:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

On the flip side of the Michigan State net gain, a situation like Jordan Johnson's departure knocks ND's class for 2020 down to #23 or so (independent of his actual production).

Also, I think the QB situation is the one "inefficiency" (on the field) that can allow a team to outperform their ranking here, or significantly hinder their success.

Obviously coaching moves the needle up, down or neutral.