The College Football Playoff selection committee released its first rankings for the 2026 season on Tuesday, placing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at No. 11.
The ranking comes after Notre Dame's game against BYU on October 17 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, where quarterback CJ Carr was seen on the jumbotron during the first half.
The initial CFP rankings set the stage for the postseason chase, with the top teams vying for a spot in the four-team playoff.
