Where Notre Dame Ranks In The Preseason Magazines, With An ESPN Shocker

Irish Breakdown · Jun 9, 2026 · 44m

Preseason magazines and national outlets are bullish on Notre Dame heading into 2026, consistently placing the Irish among the nation's elite while projecting them as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender. The show compares where ESPN, Sporting News, Lindy's, and Athlon rank Notre Dame and its opponents, while also diving into playoff predictions and one surprising ESPN evaluation that stands out from the rest.

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