Josh Pate ranks Notre Dame fifth in Commissioner’s Poll ahead of Purdue matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:08 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Josh Pate has placed Notre Dame at No. 5 in his pre-Week 4 Commissioner’s Poll as they prepare to face Purdue on the road this Saturday. The Fighting Irish are currently ranked No. 3 in both the US LBM Coaches and Associated Press polls. In Pate’s rankings, Ole Miss, Texas, Ohio State, and Georgia occupy the top four spots ahead of Notre Dame. This matchup will be crucial for the Irish as they aim to compete at a high level this season.
- •Notre Dame faces Purdue in a Week 4 matchup on Saturday.
- •The Fighting Irish are ranked No. 3 in coaches' and AP polls.
- •Pate places Notre Dame fifth in his Commissioner’s Poll.
- •Ole Miss, Texas, Ohio State, and Georgia rank ahead of Notre Dame.
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Josh Pate rank Notre Dame on pre-Week 4 Commissioner’s Poll
"Josh Pate has Notre Dame in his updated Commissioner's Poll for Week Four. Where did Pate place the Fighting Irish as they get set to face Purdue?
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