College Football Playoff rankings reveal expectations for Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The College Football Playoff committee starts its meetings ahead of releasing the first rankings of the 2026 season. Predictions place Notre Dame outside the top three, likely around No. 4, contingent on their upcoming game against Miami. Analysts suggest a worst-case starting rank of No. 8, but the Irish can enhance their position with a win this weekend. The committee's live announcement will clarify where Notre Dame stands as the season progresses.
- •College Football Playoff rankings to be announced today on ESPN
- •Predictions place Notre Dame between 4th and 8th
- •The Irish face Miami this weekend, impacting their ranking
- •Notre Dame holds a 7-1 record entering the rankings
- •BYU's head-to-head win may affect Notre Dame's placement
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Guessing where Notre Dame in ranked in the first CFP Poll of 2026
"The College Football Playoff will announce its first rankings of the 2026 season, and here is a prediction for where Notre Dame will be slotted.
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