Expert highlights Notre Dame's challenging path to CFP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
As the 2026 season approaches, Notre Dame football is ranked No. 5 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Analyst Paul Myerberg has identified the Irish as having the toughest route to the College Football Playoff among top-5 teams. He cites their challenging schedule and the impact of previous losses, suggesting that their margin for error is significantly lower than that of teams like Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Ohio State. Myerberg notes that Notre Dame's lack of conference affiliation may further complicate their playoff aspirations.
- •Notre Dame is ranked No. 5 in the Coaches Poll.
- •Paul Myerberg believes they have the toughest playoff path.
- •Previous losses to Miami and Texas A&M influence his analysis.
- •Teams like Texas and Ohio State have better playoff prospects.
- •Notre Dame's independent status may affect their playoff standing.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — One expert believes Notre Dame has the toughest path to make the CFP
"With the US LBM Coaches Poll being released, one expert believes that Notre Dame has the toughest path to the College Football Playoff of the top-5.
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