The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have made some changes to their 2026 football schedule, according to a report by Irish Illustrated Insider.

Winners of six straight to now be 6-2, Notre Dame came in at No. 10 this week in the initial ranking of the CFP Top-25. That was the latest evidence to all, including Kirk Herbstreit, that, if they win out at 10-2, the Fighting Irish will finish in the field for the College Football Playoff.

McCormick arrived at Notre Dame in the fall of 2002 to begin his master’s of Divinity program, a basketball guy from Grand Rapids, Mich., who grew up around Wolverines. He knew about Notre Dame, mainly because it played Michigan. And that was about it.

In order to help their cause, however, some other teams having underwhelming performances would also be a big help. Fighting Irish fans should not just be rooting for Notre Dame against Navy this weekend. There are several games that could also have huge implications on their playoff picture.

Notre Dame and Auburn have agreed to a home-and-home in 2027 and 2028, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel, who reported Wednesday that the series will start two seasons from now in South Bend.

The final home game of the season is here for Oregon State football. The Beavers (2-7) play host to the Sam Houston State Bearkats (0-8) for senior night at Reser Stadium. Here is a preview: Oregon State (2-7) vs.