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CJ Carr ranked 10th in ESPN's midseason college football players list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 11:03 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

CJ Carr ranked 10th in ESPN's midseason college football players list

Summary

Quarterback CJ Carr of No. 8 Notre Dame is ranked 10th on ESPN's midseason list of college football players. Despite dropping from his preseason position at No. 7, Carr has thrown for 1,639 yards and 16 touchdowns, showcasing improvement this season. ESPN analyst Bill Connelly noted Carr's resilience after losing key targets from the previous season and highlighted his performance as a starter. Notre Dame is currently on a bye week and Carr will look to solidify his ranking in upcoming games, including a matchup against Miami.

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By the Numbers

•CJ Carr is ranked 10th in ESPN's midseason college player list.
•He has 1,639 passing yards and 16 touchdowns this season.
•Carr suffered target losses but improved his QBR and completion rate.
•Notre Dame is on a bye week before facing Miami.
•Cornerback Leonard Moore was excluded from rankings despite strong projections.

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11:03 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN ranks CJ Carr within top-10 of best players at midseason

What they're saying

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CJ Carr was No. 7 in ESPN's preseason college football player rankings. He's no longer at that spot, but ESPN has him as a top-10 midseason player
— Yahoo Sports

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