Notre Dame rises in football polls following victory over Wisconsin

Notre Dame climbed to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 and No. 4 in the Coaches Poll following a 41-13 win against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on September 6. Despite a slow start in the first half, voters rewarded the Fighting Irish after Oregon struggled in a narrow home win against Boise State. This move puts Notre Dame in a strong position early in the season as the team prepares to face Rice. Several upcoming opponents for Notre Dame currently hold spots in the rankings, including No. 7 Miami, No. 15 BYU, and No. 17 SMU. The schedule also features games against teams that received votes, such as the Navy Midshipmen. Voters maintained their confidence in the program as a top-tier contender despite questions surrounding the team's early-game offensive performance in Green Bay.

• 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame moves up the rankings in both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll