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College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25

College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25 

College football's Week 6 is in the books, and what a week it was.

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins
Bob Chesney gets first signature win at UCLA with upset of Oregon
Texas A&M's Mike Elko headed down Jimbo Fisher path after road loss to Missouri
The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football Talk / October 11

Georgia takes over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 with Notre Dame, Miami next; Oregon is out of the poll

Georgia moved up to No. 1 in The AP Top 25 following its win at Alabama, while Texas dropped from to No. 7 after losing to rival Oklahoma and Oregon is unranked for the first time in four years.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 11
ESPN's Computer Model Is Predicting Notre Dame To Win The National Championship

ESPN's Computer Model Is Predicting Notre Dame To Win The National Championship

It’s been nearly 40 years since the Notre Dame Fighting Irish won a college football national championship. The South Bend, Indiana program last won it all in 1988, led by then-head coach Lou Holtz.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 11
Notre Dame’s subtle offensive wrinkle is coming at the perfect time, and the results aren’t coincidental

Notre Dame’s subtle offensive wrinkle is coming at the perfect time, and the results aren’t coincidental

Notre Dame football rolled past Stanford with another efficient night on the ground. Why does one subtle offensive wrinkle matter so much with BYU and the playoffs ahead?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 10
Notre Dame vs. BYU: Initial Thoughts on the Irish’s Biggest Test Yet

Notre Dame vs. BYU: Initial Thoughts on the Irish’s Biggest Test Yet

After BYU suffocated Iowa State on Friday night and Notre Dame blasted Stanford on Saturday, the stage was officially set for next weekend's showdown between the Cougars and Fighting Irish in Provo, Utah.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 10
Notre Dame football needs to make one change to its running back rotation after blowout win over Stanford

Notre Dame football needs to make one change to its running back rotation after blowout win over Stanford

Notre Dame football ran for 361 yards and five touchdowns in a blowout win over Stanford. There is still one rotation decision worth revisiting before BYU.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 10
Notre Dame's Biggest Winners in Blowout Win Over Stanford

Notre Dame's Biggest Winners in Blowout Win Over Stanford

We've reached the midway point of the 2026 regular season, and Notre Dame is yet to be challenged. Its latest win was as one-sided as you'll see at Notre Dame Stadium, with the Fighting Irish routing Stanford 58-7.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 9
Notre Dame football looking to land two for the price of one with their latest recruiting offers

Notre Dame football looking to land two for the price of one with their latest recruiting offers

Notre Dame has offered both Armelin brothers out of Kerrville, Texas. How hard will the Fighting Irish push for a dynamic twin duo? Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman might be looking at a 2-for-1 special in the 2028 recruiting class.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 9
Notre Dame football looks set to take a swing at a unique recruiting target with very little buzz

Notre Dame football looks set to take a swing at a unique recruiting target with very little buzz

Notre Dame offered a 2028 pass catcher with almost no recruiting buzz. Why would Marcus Freeman’s staff take this swing? Notre Dame football made an intriguing recruiting move this week.

College Football News / College Football News / October 9
Notre Dame vs Stanford Prediction: The Fighting Irish Dominance Rolls On

Notre Dame vs Stanford Prediction: The Fighting Irish Dominance Rolls On

Notre Dame wasn’t great against North Carolina, and it still won by 11. It was 21-20 Irish late in the third quarter against a Bill Belichick-coached team, but there wasn’t any panic.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / October 7
Notre Dame’s toughest road test just got a whole lot easier following the latest injury update

Notre Dame’s toughest road test just got a whole lot easier following the latest injury update

Notre Dame is set to travel to Provo for a primetime showdown with BYU. Just how much does the latest Cougars news change things? Notre Dame football’s biggest road test of the 2026 college football season just got a whole lot easier.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 7
Notre Dame Must Create Its Own Juice Against Stanford

Notre Dame Must Create Its Own Juice Against Stanford

Notre Dame welcomes a 2-3 Stanford team to South Bend this Saturday that finds itself at the lower end of nearly every statistical ranking in the country.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 7
Stanford Is A Perfect Opponent For Notre Dame This Week

Stanford Is A Perfect Opponent For Notre Dame This Week

Notre Dame's battle with North Carolina ended up being a healthy test for the third-ranked Irish. The elements were tough, the Tar Heels put up a great fight, and Notre Dame made some atypical mistakes.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 6
Is Notre Dame at BYU the Favorite to Host College GameDay?

Is Notre Dame at BYU the Favorite to Host College GameDay?

While we all assume Notre Dame will be the host to ESPN College GameDay when Miami comes to town in a possible top-five showdown next month, could the Fighting Irish be on site for the show next week?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 6
Why Stanford is Notre Dame Football's Lamest Rival

Why Stanford is Notre Dame Football's Lamest Rival

Quick, picture this: You've taken up online dating and match with someone not originally from your part of the country. They appear to have some important common interests and beliefs as you, though.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / 5 GOATs / October 6
Notre Dame vs. Stanford odds: Opening point spread revealed

Notre Dame vs. Stanford odds: Opening point spread revealed

The college football season nears the midway point this week, getting deep enough into the season that we have a pretty good idea what to expect from most teams.

Hannah Hidalgo News / HerSportsNation / October 6
Hannah Hidalgo issues blunt take on returning to Notre Dame: 'No-brainer' 

Hannah Hidalgo issues blunt take on returning to Notre Dame: 'No-brainer' 

Notre Dame All-American guard Hannah Hidalgo left little doubt about her decision to return for her senior season. “It was a no-brainer that I was going to come back for my senior year just because the family that I built here, I feel like I would never get what I have here at another school,” Hidalgo told ESPN.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Draft Nation / October 9

CJ Carr - Notre Dame Quarterback - 2027 NFL Draft Prospect

Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr is only a sophomore, but his combination of accuracy, mechanics, and command from the pocket gives him the foundation NFL teams look for in a potential starting quarterback.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 5
Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 5 standouts.

Top 25 roundup: CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over UNC
Eli Drinkwitz, No. 25 Missouri silence doubters with blowout win over No. 8 Florida
The 'College football color teams' quiz
C.J. Carr News / EssentiallySports / October 3
'Getting His Reps in': Kirk Herbstreit Drops Message on Notre Dame QB CJ Carr as Pat McAfee Loses $250,000

'Getting His Reps in': Kirk Herbstreit Drops Message on Notre Dame QB CJ Carr as Pat McAfee Loses $250,000

Before Notre Dame’s Week 5 matchup against UNC, College GameDay dedicated a section of the show to discuss Marcus Freeman’s signal-caller. The segment cost Pat McAfee some money after he challenged the QB’s arm.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 2
Fired HC Brian Kelly Reveals Notre Dame Secret That All Rival Colleges Need To Know

Fired HC Brian Kelly Reveals Notre Dame Secret That All Rival Colleges Need To Know

The college football world is once again swirling with conference realignment rumors surrounding Notre Dame and the ACC. Unlike nearly every other major program, Notre Dame has held on to its independence in football, but that arrangement could face a major test if the ACC were to break apart.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Former Notre Dame All-American Receives Massive NFL News

Former Notre Dame All-American Receives Massive NFL News

Former Notre Dame All-American running back Audric Estimé has signed with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad. The Vikings announced the move Wednesday as part of a batch of practice-squad additions that also included running back Devin Neal, punter Johnny Hekker and two other players.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 21
TRENDING: Former Notre Dame and ACC Quarterback Arrested

TRENDING: Former Notre Dame and ACC Quarterback Arrested

Former Notre Dame, Boston College and Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested over the weekend, as announced this morning on X. The arrest was

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 20
Notre Dame Issues Emergency Alert After Gunfire Near Campus as Police Search for Suspect

Notre Dame Issues Emergency Alert After Gunfire Near Campus as Police Search for Suspect

Saturday night was billed as a classic college football showdown, but just minutes after kickoff, thousands of fans at Notre Dame Stadium watched the game take a backseat to real-time danger.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2
ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

Week 1 of the college football season is here, and predictions are coming in left and right. Notre Dame fans will love the latest prognostications from ESPN.

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship
Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season
Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

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