Notre Dame ranks third in AP poll, fifth in CFP projections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Notre Dame (4-0) remains No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches and AP polls, but ESPN's Heather Dinich has moved the Irish up to No. 5 in the College Football Playoff projections after Week 4. The team boasts a solid 3-0 record against Big 10 teams, including strong wins over Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Purdue. Quarterback CJ Carr's performance, particularly a four-touchdown game against Purdue, has drawn positive attention. Notre Dame’s defense is noted for its effectiveness, having consistently pressured opposing quarterbacks. The team will next face North Carolina on Saturday at noon, continuing its pursuit of an unbeaten season.
- •Notre Dame is 4-0 this season.
- •The Irish beat Purdue 49-10 last week.
- •CJ Carr has four touchdowns in his last game.
- •Notre Dame has a 3-0 record against Big 10 opponents.
- •Next game is against North Carolina on Saturday.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN moves Notre Dame up in post-Week 4 CFP projections
"Notre Dame continues to be No. 3 in the latest US LBM Coaches and AP polls. In ESPN's CFP projections, however, the Irish crack into the top five.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Sep 28, 2026, 11:02 AMBig Ten football Week 4 power rankings: New No. 1; Michigan, PSU fall
NCAAF•Sep 28, 2026, 11:00 AMIndiana football, Northwestern and lost lessons from 2025
NCAAF•Sep 28, 2026, 10:52 AMMMQB – We’re Not Special
NCAAF•Sep 28, 2026, 10:09 AM5 key Penn State storylines to follow after stunning loss to Wisconsin
NCAAF•Sep 28, 2026, 10:08 AMNotre Dame’s 14-game win streak goes deeper than victories
NCAAF•Sep 28, 2026, 10:04 AMDoes Duke football play this week? 2026 schedule for Manny Diaz, Blue Devils