Notre Dame falls to No. 4 in ESPN FPI rankings after Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:29 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
After three weeks of the season, Notre Dame is now ranked No. 4 in ESPN's Football Power Index, down from No. 3. The Fighting Irish's FPI stands at 26.8, slightly below Ohio State, Texas, and Georgia. Despite this drop, Notre Dame holds an 80.9% likelihood of qualifying for the College Football Playoff with a projected win-loss record of 11-1. They are set to play Purdue on Saturday as they continue their campaign with a current record of 3-0.
- •Notre Dame ranked No. 4 in ESPN FPI after Week 3.
- •Fighting Irish have an FPI of 26.8.
- •Projected record is 11-1 with 80.9% CFP chances.
- •Next game is against Purdue on Saturday.
- •Notre Dame currently holds a 3-0 record.
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame drops down in ESPN FPI rankings after Week 3
"Notre Dame is getting the job done through three weeks of the season. The Irish are No. 3 in most rankings, but where are they in ESPN FPI rankings?
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