How the CFP will be different in 2026: Changes for Notre Dame, auto-bids and money distribution

While the CFP is remaining at 12 teams in 2026, much of the value behind the scenes is about to change in a significant way.

Ranking Notre Dame's 2026 opponents from easiest to toughest as Fighting Irish seek CFP redemption

The Fighting Irish's schedule sets up for a clean path to the College Football Playoff in the 2026 season

College football playoff stays at 12 teams; how does it impact Notre Dame?

The College Football Playoff maintained a 12-team format for next season amid debate about potential expansion.

Stephen A. Smith: 'Bump Notre Dame! Get your ass in a conference'

Stephen A Smith got on a heated rant during Friday's "First Take" on the change coming to the CFP next year with Notre Dame's inclusion in the field.
Fighting Irish Wire

Is this Notre Dame’s most talented roster in program history?

Notre Dame football has amassed a extremely talented roster for 2026, could this be the best one in program history?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

CFP field stays at 12, added Notre Dame stipulation could affect Georgia

The CFP Management Committee announced on Friday that the College Football Playoff field will remain at 12 teams for the 2026-27 season.
Yardbarker

Notre Dame Football 2025: A “Successful Failure” Shapes Program Going Forward

When you talk about Notre Dame football under head coach Marcus Freeman, the talk isn't about winning a set amount of games or simply being a pretty good football team. The last two years have shown us that Notre Dame under Marcus Freeman is a football ...

Notre Dame football transfer portal tracker: Where does 2026 class rank?

Who has Notre Dame added through the transfer portal? And who has left the Irish? Here are live updates on Notre Dame's transfer portal activity.