Notre Dame ranks high in national offensive and defensive statistics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Notre Dame football continues its strong showing in the 2026 season, currently holding a 6-0 record following a recent win over Stanford. The team ranks No. 2 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, leading the nation in total defense by allowing just 4.08 yards per play and 214 yards per game. Offensively, the Irish are ranked fourth in scoring with an average of 44 points per game. The upcoming schedule includes significant matchups against BYU and Miami, which will test Notre Dame's dominance in both offensive and defensive metrics.
- •Notre Dame has a record of 6-0 so far this season.
- •Ranked No. 2 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
- •Leads nation in total defense, allowing 4.08 yards per play.
- •Fourth in scoring offense with 44 points per game.
- •Upcoming matches against BYU and Miami are significant.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Where Notre Dame ranks nationally in offense and defensive categories
"Notre Dame football has been dominant in 2026, and at the unofficial midway point of the season, the statistics back that up.
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