An SB Nation column challenged two claims involving No. 3 Notre Dame: an unnamed analyst’s assertion that BYU has more defensive talent, and David Pollack and Takeo Spikes’ view that No. 6 Miami should rank higher after its early-season performances.
Over its first three games, Notre Dame averaged 40 points scored and 7.7 allowed per game, according to the column. It contrasts Irish wins over Michigan State by 17 points and Wisconsin, 41–13 in Green Bay, with Miami victories over Wake Forest by 13 and FCS Florida A&M, 77–0.
The writer describes Notre Dame’s defense as arguably the country’s best and says it includes future NFL draft picks. The article does not name the analyst who said BYU had more defensive talent.
