Notre Dame remains top seed in SI's mock CFP bracket after Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Notre Dame held its position as the top seed in Sports Illustrated’s mock College Football Playoff bracket following their Week 5 victory over North Carolina. This marks the third consecutive week the Fighting Irish have topped SI's predictions. Ranked No. 3 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, Notre Dame (5-0) is scheduled to host Stanford (2-3) this Saturday. SI predicts Notre Dame will face No. 8 Indiana in the Cotton Bowl and possibly No. 2 Georgia for the national championship if they continue their winning streak.
- •Notre Dame is 5-0 after defeating North Carolina in Week 5.
- •SI has Notre Dame ranked No. 1 in its mock CFP bracket.
- •The Irish will play Stanford next on Saturday.
- •They are projected to face Indiana in the Cotton Bowl.
- •A victory could lead to a championship clash with Georgia.
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Did Notre Dame hold top spot in SI’s mock CFP bracket after Week 5?
"Sports Illustrated is starting to consistently put Notre Dame as the top seed in its mock College Football Bracket. Did that continue after Week 5?
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