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UCLA is projected to miss the 2026 College Football Playoff after quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a season-ending knee injury. Notre Dame rose to the No. 4 seed following a dominant win over Stanford, while Georgia secured the top spot. The bracket now features 12 teams, with Boise State, Kentucky, Utah, and Ole Miss rounding out the field.
ESPN has selected the October 17 matchup between Notre Dame and BYU in Provo, Utah, as the site for its 'College GameDay' show. This marks the network's first visit to the city in 17 years. The decision follows strong performances by both undefeated teams, with Notre Dame defeating Stanford 58-7 and BYU beating Iowa State 24-10. The game is significant for both programs' College Football Playoff aspirations and represents the first time two top-10 teams have met in Provo.
Georgia is the consensus No. 1 team after beating Alabama, while Ohio State and Notre Dame remain top contenders. Jeremiah Smith leads the Heisman race.
North Carolina fell to 2-2 after losing 37-26 to Notre Dame, a result that intensified scrutiny of Bill Belichick’s $10 million annual salary and coaching strategy. The game featured a notable pre-quarter interview where Belichick’s vague response to a reporter coincided with a subsequent touchdown by Notre Dame. While UNC remained competitive in the second half, the loss highlighted ongoing issues with depth, quarterback stability, and defensive coordination following recent staff changes.
Wisconsin’s defense wore down in the second half at Lambeau Field, allowing Notre Dame’s offense to surge and pull away, highlighted by a late pick-six and a string of big plays as the Badgers failed to stop the Irish after halftime.
After Week 1, Joel Klatt reshuffles his top 10, dropping Oregon from No. 1 to No. 7 after a close opener and elevating Ohio State to No. 1. The rankings also highlight strong showings from Texas, LSU, Miami, and Georgia, while Notre Dame slips to No. 5 and other teams like USC, Oklahoma, and Indiana draw attention for their performances as the season kicks off.
ESPN’s Week 1 FPI Top 25 update has Texas leapfrogging Ohio State to No. 1 after a 59-7 win, while Ohio State drops to No. 2; Notre Dame remains No. 3 and sees its FPI rise to 27.0 thanks to a win over Wisconsin. Miami jumps to No. 4 after a dominant 45-6 performance against Stanford, with Georgia at No. 5. The rest of the top 25 features Indiana, LSU, Oregon, Alabama, and Texas A&M in the top 10, with Oklahoma, Texas Tech, USC, and Penn State in the 11–14 range, Ole Miss slipping to No. 16, and Utah making a big climb to No. 23.
Notre Dame's 2026 schedule includes seven NBC home games plus one Peacock-exclusive game that hasn't been officially announced yet. The most likely Peacock game is the Sept. 26 matchup at Purdue, consistent with NBC’s Big Ten alignment, though Navy at Foxborough is also a possible neutral-site option; NBC says the Peacock game will be revealed soon.
Freshman Blanca Quinonez scored 20 to power top-seeded UConn past Notre Dame 70-62 and clinch the Huskies’ 25th Final Four, with Sarah Strong netting 21 and Azzi Fudd 13 as UConn overcome slow starts. Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo led all scorers with 22 and 11 rebounds but got little help elsewhere, while UConn’s depth and defense—including Kayleigh Heckel’s minutes—carried the win. UConn advances to Phoenix to face the South Carolina–TCU winner in the Final Four.
Lou Holtz, the quotable Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and helped usher in the program’s modern era, died Wednesday at 89 in Orlando. Across 34 seasons as a head coach at six schools—including ND, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, South Carolina, and William & Mary—Holtz delivered multiple bowls and top-10 finishes, produced Tim Brown’s Heisman, and left a lasting imprint with traditions like the “Play Like A Champion Today” sign and Notre Dame’s NBC era. He later worked as an ESPN analyst and remained a high-profile voice in college football.
Mishawaka police released security video from the Jan. 3 wrestling event showing a confrontation between Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and Chris Fleeger. Prosecutors concluded no criminal battery occurred and Freeman will not be charged, with Notre Dame defending Freeman as having intervened to protect his son.
No. 1 Michigan weathered injuries and a chaotic, penalty-filled night to beat Notre Dame 7-4 and complete the weekend sweep, with Aidan Park scoring twice as Stephen Peck earned his first collegiate win in relief after Jack Ivankovic left with an injury; Michigan outshot ND 39-34 and extended its series lead, now 12 of the past 13 meetings against the Irish.
Week 8 of college football features key matchups including USC vs. Notre Dame, with Notre Dame aiming to improve its playoff chances and USC showcasing a potent offense led by Jayden Maiava. The Holy War between Utah and BYU also highlights close contests since 2005, with live updates and highlights available.
ESPN has released its predictions for the College Football Playoff, the first year featuring a 12-team format. The predictions include Notre Dame advancing past Georgia in a major upset and reaching the national championship game against Oregon. Ultimately, Oregon is predicted to win the championship, establishing itself as a new powerhouse in college football.
Week 13 of the college football season features notable matchups, including Indiana vs. Ohio State and Army vs. Notre Dame, both involving top-ranked teams. Indiana, with a 10-0 record, faces skepticism due to a perceived weak schedule, while Army aims to leverage its strong rushing game against Notre Dame. BYU's playoff hopes hinge on upcoming games, and Arizona State's path to a conference championship is complex. These games highlight unexpected high-stakes matchups in the season.