Josh Pate projects Notre Dame as top seed in College Football Playoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
On August 5, 2026, On3's Josh Pate revealed his first College Football Playoff bracket projection, placing Notre Dame as the top overall seed. Pate predicted Notre Dame would win the championship, defeating Texas in the final. A first-round bye would set the Irish up against Oregon and then Indiana in the semifinals. He also noted Miami and BYU as two of Notre Dame's 2026 opponents. The analysts' projections contribute to growing anticipation around Notre Dame's potential this season.
- •Pate predicts Notre Dame will win the College Football Playoff.
- •Notre Dame faces Oregon and Indiana in the postseason.
- •Miami is a projected 3 seed and BYU a 7 seed.
- •This season's predictions generate excitement among fans.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — On3’s Josh Pate makes his National Champion pick, is it Notre Dame?
"On3’s Josh Pate released his first full College Football Playoff bracket with Notre Dame as the top overall seed. Does he have them winning it?
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