CFP Committee Releases Inaugural 2026 Rankings, Notre Dame Falls to No. 11

247Sports • 04 nov. 22h30

The CFP committee placed Notre Dame at No. 11 in its first ranking, explaining the decision was based on the team’s limited wins against high-quality opponents.

Yahoo Sports • 04 nov. 15h07

The College Football Playoff committee placed undefeated Miami at No. 1, while Notre Dame dropped to No. 11 despite a higher AP ranking, highlighting the committee’s emphasis on strength of schedule.

CBS Sports • 04 nov. 14h26

The College Football Playoff committee placed Alabama at No. 5 and Notre Dame at No. 11 in its initial 2026 rankings, prompting debate over the criteria used.

Fox News • 04 nov. 12h38

Miami claimed the No. 1 spot in the inaugural College Football Playoff Top-25, while Notre Dame sits at No. 11 and faces a critical game against Miami this weekend.

College Football Playoff • 04 nov. 00h26

The College Football Playoff selection committee released its initial 2026 rankings, placing Miami at No. 1 and highlighting several program milestones.

CBS Sports • 04 nov. 00h20

Undefeated Miami (FL) opened at No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, with Georgia at No. 2, as the 12-team playoff field approaches its final selections.

CBS Sports • 03 nov. 13h00

CBS Sports forecasts Miami as the No. 1 team in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, with Kentucky highlighted as a surprise SEC contender in the top four.

Yahoo Sports • 01 nov. 03h53

The College Football Playoff selection committee is set to release its first rankings of the season, with teams like Miami and Georgia expected to be at the top.