Notre Dame: 2026 Week 11 recap

Notre Dame sits at No. 3 with a 7–1 record and a rating of 25.2—unchanged from last week despite the 35–13 road win over Navy in Week 9. The Irish offense moved the ball effectively but left efficiency issues unresolved: a 17% red-zone touchdown rate and a 45% third-down conversion rate suggest they're settling for field goals in moments that demand touchdowns. That said, GIE projects them to win nearly 10 games and assigns an 90% probability of making the playoff, reflecting their margin of victory over Navy and continued strength. Next up is Miami at home in Week 10—a matchup that could reshape their ceiling if the red-zone stalling persists.