Inside College Football panel backs Notre Dame for CFP berth

Fighting Irish carry 5-0 record into Stanford matchup

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

2/3 of our ICF crew thinks Notre Dame is a CFP LOCK 🔒 https://t.co/mys3IOn1bQ Via @CBSSportsCFB on X

What happened: The majority of the CBS Sports Inside College Football studio panel identified Notre Dame as a guaranteed selection for the College Football Playoff.

Why it matters: The postseason declaration from the broadcast desk reflects the dominant early-season start by the third-ranked Fighting Irish under head coach Marcus Freeman.

By the numbers: Notre Dame has opened the year with five consecutive wins, securing double-digit victories over Wisconsin, Rice, Michigan State, Purdue and North Carolina.

What to watch: Notre Dame hosts Stanford on October 10 as the team looks to preserve its unblemished record.

Sources

@CBSSportsCFB 2026-10-08T23:07:19.592259+00:00

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