The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season were released on Tuesday, placing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at No. 11. The selection committee's initial top 25 sets the stage for the postseason chase. Notre Dame's position reflects its performance through the first half of the season, including a game against BYU on October 17 where quarterback CJ Carr saw action. The rankings will be updated weekly through the end of the regular season.
Notre Dame Ranked 11th in First 2026 College Football Playoff Rankings
