Notre Dame appears in the second College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season, according to analysis from Fighting Irish Wire. The rankings were released on November 11, 2026, as the playoff picture continues to take shape midway through the campaign.
Michael Chen of Fighting Irish Wire provided three key thoughts on the Fighting Irish's positioning in the latest CFP top 25. The program's standing in these rankings will be critical as the selection committee evaluates strength of schedule, quality wins, and conference championship implications heading into the final weeks of the regular season.
