Rece Davis picks Notre Dame to win national title ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
As the 2026 college football season approaches, College GameDay analyst Rece Davis named Notre Dame his preseason No. 1 team. With star quarterback CJ Carr returning and a ranking of No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, the Fighting Irish have high expectations. Davis believes their schedule provides a favorable opportunity to succeed, highlighting key matchups against Miami and SMU later in the season. Notre Dame will open its season at home against Wisconsin on September 6.
- •Rece Davis believes Notre Dame will win the national championship.
- •CJ Carr returns as the starting quarterback for the Fighting Irish.
- •Notre Dame is ranked No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll.
- •The season opener is against Wisconsin on September 6.
- •Major matchups include games against Miami and SMU later in the season.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame getting national title respect from key college football voice
"College GameDay analyst Rece Davis is very high on Notre Dame this year.
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