Notre Dame faces criticism despite strong performance in college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Notre Dame is currently ranked No. 3 in college football after averaging 40 points per game and allowing only 7.7 points in their first three games of the season. The Irish secured two decisive wins over Big 10 opponents and a shutout against a lesser opponent. Despite this performance, some commentators are challenging their ranking, arguing for Miami's superiority based on questionable criteria. The criticism reflects ongoing debates over team rankings in college football.
- •Notre Dame has averaged 40 points and allowed 7.7 points in three games.
- •They secured two wins against Big 10 teams and a shutout victory.
- •Criticism arises regarding their national ranking compared to Miami.
- •Debates over team rankings continue ahead of upcoming games.
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