Notre Dame Ranks In The Top 5 of the AP Top 25

Notre Dame lands in the top five of the AP Top 25 heading into the 2026 season, officially putting the Irish among the nation's elite and raising expectations for a championship run. We break down where Notre Dame landed, what the ranking says about the team's national standing, and whether the Irish are deserving of a spot among the top teams in the country. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.