Sports Illustrated has released its latest mock College Football Playoff bracket ahead of Week 9 of the 2026 season, with analysis focusing on where the Notre Dame Fighting Irish land in the projected field.
The mock bracket, detailed in an article by Kevin L. Smith of Fighting Irish Wire published on Friday, October 30, 2026, examines the potential playoff positioning for Notre Dame as the regular season progresses. Specific placement details were not disclosed in the initial report.
