CFP Rankings Reaction: Notre Dame Moves Up To No. 5

From Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & Basketball · 00:22:59

Show by Locked On Podcast Network, Tyler Wojciak

Tyler Wojciak goes LIVE on Locked On Irish with instant reaction to the second College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season! Notre Dame made a big jump to No. 5 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings following its signature 31-24 victory over Miami! Just one week after the Fighting Irish were surprisingly ranked No. 11, Marcus Freeman's team climbed six spots in the second CFP rankings of the 2026 season, putting Notre Dame in prime position to compete for a first-round bye. Tyler begins by breaking down the committee's decision to reward Notre Dame for its biggest win of the season, whether the Irish deserve to be ranked even higher, and what their new position says about their championship potential. Then, he examines the biggest surprises throughout the updated CFP Top 25, including Miami falling to No. 7, UCLA holding the No. 4 spot, and the implications for Notre Dame's playoff positioning. Finally, Tyler evaluates Notre Dame's path to a top-four seed, what needs to happen elsewhere in college football, and why the Irish have gone from fighting for a playoff spot to competing for one of the most valuable positions in the bracket. Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciakFollow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrishFollow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=enSubscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. ULTRA POUCHESDon’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More episodes of Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & Basketball

More episodes

PodSearch is a free, independent podcast search engine. Read about PodSearch, the privacy policy or contact us.