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

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

The College Football Playoff selection committee released its inaugural 2026 rankings on October 27, placing undefeated Miami at No.  1 and ranking Notre Dame at No.  11, noting the Irish’s schedule strength as a key factor.

Earlier reports indicated the committee was preparing to unveil its first rankings, with Yahoo Sports previewing the release and CBS Sports forecasting Miami to top the poll. Subsequent coverage confirmed Miami’s No.  1 slot and highlighted the committee’s emphasis on strength of schedule in evaluating teams like Notre Dame.

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2026年十一月04日
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Why the College Football Playoff Committee Ranked Notre Dame 11th
Why the College Football Playoff Committee Ranked Notre Dame 11th

247Sports • 11月04日 22:30

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.

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College Football Playoff rankings: Miami leads first rankings of 2026; Notre Dame, Ohio State outside top 10
College Football Playoff rankings: Miami leads first rankings of 2026; Notre Dame, Ohio State outside top 10

Yahoo Sports • 11月04日 15:07

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.

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CFP rankings winners and losers: Alabama's path widens, Notre Dame's takes a hit
CFP rankings winners and losers: Alabama's path widens, Notre Dame's takes a hit

CBS Sports • 11月04日 14:26

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.

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CFP rankings: Notre Dame faces sudden death, SEC feeling good, and Big Ten close to hitting the panic button
CFP rankings: Notre Dame faces sudden death, SEC feeling good, and Big Ten close to hitting the panic button

Fox News • 11月04日 12:38

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.

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CFP Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2026
CFP Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2026

College Football Playoff • 11月04日 00:26

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

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College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami (FL), Georgia lead first top 25 of 2026
College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami (FL), Georgia lead first top 25 of 2026

CBS Sports • 11月04日 00:20

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.

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2026年十一月03日
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College Football Playoff Rankings prediction: Miami on top, surprise SEC team begins in top four
College Football Playoff Rankings prediction: Miami on top, surprise SEC team begins in top four

CBS Sports • 11月03日 13:00

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.

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College football winners and losers: How we think the initial College Football Playoff rankings will look after Week 9
College football winners and losers: How we think the initial College Football Playoff rankings will look after Week 9

Yahoo Sports • 11月01日 03:53

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.

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