Where Notre Dame football ranks in CFP poll after Miami win

Notre Dame football's ranking in the College Football Playoff (CFP) poll surged significantly after a victory over Miami in the second round of the 2026 CFP rankings. Initially sitting at No. 5, the Irish climbed six spots to secure the position after their 31-24 win over Miami, who had been ranked higher. Meanwhile, Miami fell two places to No. 7 following their loss.

Indiana dropped five spots to No. 9, while two-loss BYU only fell one spot to No. 10. BYU's lone loss came to Notre Dame on October 17, when the Irish outlasted BYU 28-24. Georgia (8-1) claimed the top spot, followed by Utah (9-0), Alabama (7-2), and UCLA (9-0). Four teams at the top of the rankings will earn first-round byes once the 12-team playoff field is finalized in December.

SMU, ranked 25th in the media poll and 23rd in the US LBM coaches poll, will meet Notre Dame in South Bend on November 21 ahead of the CFP rankings. Notre Dame's season continues with a game against Boston College this week and a final regular season matchup at Syracuse on September 28.