Notre Dame ranked top college football secondary entering 2026 season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
CBS Sports ranks the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as having the best secondary in college football ahead of the 2026 season, highlighting standout cornerback Leonard Moore. Miami and Oregon follow closely with their respective defensive backfields, showcasing a mix of returning talent and potential breakout players. Each team's depth and versatility will be crucial in countering opposing passing games this fall. The analysis includes assessments of individual players and their expected contributions to their defenses.
- •Notre Dame features Leonard Moore as a key cornerback.
- •Miami's top performer is corner O.J. Frederique.
- •Oregon's Brandon Finney Jr. showed promise as a freshman starter.
- •All three teams emphasize depth and versatility in their secondaries.
- 1:20 PMCBS Sports — Ranking the 10 best secondaries in college football for 2026: Lots of good options, but Notre Dame is No. 1
"Notre Dame, Miami and Oregon headline the defensive backfields best equipped to shut down opposing passing attacks.
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