Notre Dame climbs to top of ESPN's FPI rankings after win over Stanford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Notre Dame secured a decisive 57-3 victory over Stanford on October 11, 2026, maintaining its unbeaten status. As a result, the Fighting Irish ascended from No. 3 to the top position in ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) rankings, with an FPI score of 29.5. ESPN projects Notre Dame to finish the season with an 11.3-0.7 record and assigns a 93.3% chance of reaching the College Football Playoff. The updated FPI also lists Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, and Alabama in the top five.
- •Notre Dame wins 57-3 against Stanford.
- •Irish move to No. 1 in ESPN's FPI rankings.
- •Projected 11.3-0.7 win-loss record for the season.
- •93.3% chance to reach College Football Playoff.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Where does Notre Dame stand in ESPN's FPI rankings after Week 6?
"Notre Dame continued its roll with an impressive 57-3 win over Stanford on Saturday. Did the unbeaten Irish convince ESPN to move them in their FPI?
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