Notre Dame Draws 16 of 57 Title Picks for 2026 as Oregon Lands 14
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Updated · KSR · Sep 4
Notre Dame Draws 16 of 57 Title Picks for 2026 as Oregon Lands 14
3 articles · Updated · KSR · Sep 4
Summary
Notre Dame received the most expert support in On3’s roundup of 57 national-title predictions, edging Oregon 16-14 as the 2026 season opens this weekend.
Oregon formed the closest chase pack, while Ohio State drew eight picks, Texas six, Indiana five, Miami four, Georgia three and LSU one.
The Irish case rests on returning quarterback CJ Carr, cornerback Leonard Moore and a defense described as one of the nation’s best after Notre Dame missed last year’s playoff.
Indiana’s five picks underscore how volatile the race remains after the Hoosiers won last season’s title, a result the report says few analysts saw coming.