Notre Dame falls to 11th in On3 College Football Playoff projections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Notre Dame, ranked No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, dropped to No. 11 in On3's updated mock College Football Playoff bracket after their bye week. Previously at No. 5, the Fighting Irish are now listed among the 'First Four Out', alongside LSU, Tennessee, and Alabama. On3's top four seeds include Miami, Ohio State, Georgia, and Indiana. The accuracy of these projections remains uncertain, with several teams currently ranked that may not make the playoff. The team will look to improve their standing in upcoming games.
- •Notre Dame is ranked No. 6 in the Coaches Poll.
- •Irish dropped from No. 5 to No. 11 in On3's projections.
- •Listed among 'First Four Out' teams after a bye week.
- •Top four seeds in projections are Miami, Ohio State, Georgia, and Indiana.
- •Several under-ranked teams may have playoff potential.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Did On3 leave Notre Dame out of its latest CFP bracket after bye week?
"Notre Dame dropped down six spots in On3's mock College Football Playoff bracket last week. Did that continue after Week 8?
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