Notre Dame Ranks In The Top 5 Of The Preseason Coaches Poll

The first Coaches Poll of the 2026 season is here, and we're breaking down the biggest takeaways—from Ohio State claiming the top spot to where Notre Dame landed and which teams are overrated, underrated, or simply don't belong in the Top 25. We dive into the rankings, discuss the biggest surprises and snubs, and explain what the poll tells us as the race to the College Football Playoff begins. 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.