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Is Notre Dame Fighting Irish Ranked? Yes.
No. 5 AP · 6-1
AP Top 25 — 2026 NCAA Football Rankings - AP Poll Week 9, checked October 27, 2026.
AP Top 25 — the top of the poll
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurricanes | 7-0 |
| 2 | Buckeyes | 6-1 |
| 3 | Bulldogs | 6-1 |
| 4 | Hoosiers | 7-1 |
| 5 | Fighting Irish | 6-1 |
| 6 | Utes | 7-0 |
| 7 | Bruins | 7-0 |
| 8 | Cougars | 6-1 |
| 9 | Wildcats | 7-1 |
| 10 | Crimson Tide | 6-2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Notre Dame Fighting Irish ranked in the AP Top 25?
Yes — Notre Dame Fighting Irish is No. 5 in the latest AP Top 25 at 6-1.
Is Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff rankings?
The CFP selection committee publishes its rankings starting in late October; until then the AP poll is the reference.
How often do college football rankings update?
The AP Top 25 updates every Sunday during the season, and the CFP rankings are released weekly on Tuesdays from late October through Selection Sunday.
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