Notre Dame maintains No. 2 spot in ESPN Power Index after bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Notre Dame remains ranked No. 2 in ESPN’s College Football Power Index following a bye week. With a current FPI of 27.7, the Irish trail only Ohio State (28.2). They have a projected win-loss record of 10.4-1.6 and an 82.5% chance of making the College Football Playoff. Notre Dame is preparing for a matchup against Navy this Saturday.
- •Notre Dame's FPI is 27.7, less than Ohio State's 28.2.
- •Irish have an 82.5% chance to reach the College Football Playoff.
- •They face Navy on Saturday.
- •Miami, Georgia, and Alabama round out the top five in FPI.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame still holding strong after off-week in ESPN Power Index
"ESPN had Notre Dame at No. 2 in their College Football Power Index last week. Did the Irish stay or move in the FPI after Week 8?
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