Notre Dame maintains top ranking in USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Notre Dame remains in the top spot of the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank following the conclusion of Week 1. The Irish hold a 1-0 record after defeating Wisconsin 41-13 in the Shamrock Series game held Sunday at Lambeau Field. The team demonstrated second-half dominance to secure the victory, which also resulted in a move to No. 4 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and Indiana currently occupy the remaining top-five positions in the updated 1-138 ranking. Notre Dame now prepares for its next contest against Rice, scheduled for Saturday. The program holds a 5-0 all-time record against the Owls dating back to their previous meeting in 2014.
- •Notre Dame holds the top spot in the updated NCAA Re-Rank.
- •The Irish defeated Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field.
- •Notre Dame ranks No. 4 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
- •The team faces Rice on Saturday.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame didn’t move in USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank after Week 1
"USA TODAY Sports released an updated version of its NCAA Re-Rank. Notre Dame remain in the same spot.
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