Notre Dame drops to No. 2 in USAT Sports NCAA Re-Rank after win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Notre Dame maintained the top position in the USA Today Sports NCAA Re-Rank until this week when Texas claimed the No. 1 spot following a 24-23 victory over Ohio State. Notre Dame, after a dominant 52-0 win over Rice, falls to No. 2 in the rankings. Texas’s win, particularly in the final moments of the game, prompted this significant change. The top five now includes Georgia, Indiana, and Miami alongside the Irish. Notre Dame, with a record of 2-0, is set to face Michigan State next.
- •Texas rises to No. 1 after defeating Ohio State.
- •Notre Dame's win over Rice was substantial but not enough.
- •The Irish's previous opponents, Wisconsin and Rice, rank 65 and 114 respectively.
- •Georgia, Indiana, and Miami complete the top five.
- •Notre Dame hosts Michigan State on Saturday.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Did Notre Dame stay No. 1 in the USAT Sports NCAA Re-Rank?
"Notre Dame has held the top spot in USA Today Sports NCAA Re-Rank. After their week two win over Rice, are the Irish still the top-ranked squad?
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