Notre Dame has been placed 11th in the initial College Football Playoff rankings released on November 4, 2026. The Fighting Irish enter the postseason selection process just outside the top 10, positioning them as a potential at-large candidate should they finish the regular season strongly.
The rankings, unveiled by the CFP selection committee, mark the first official indication of where teams stand in the race for the four-team playoff. Notre Dame's placement reflects its performance through the first half of the 2026 season.
