As Notre Dame continues to take a seat at No. 3 within the newest US LBM Coaches and Related Press polls, Sports activities Illustrated believes the Combating Irish belong in a specific spot.
For the second straight week, SI has Notre Dame because the No. 1 seed in its up to date mock Faculty Soccer Playoff bracket. Based on Bryan Fischer of SI, the Irish could have a bye into the quarterfinals, the place they are going to face No. 9 Indiana within the Cotton Bowl after the Hoosiers took on No. 8 Iowa within the first spherical.
1 / 20
Contents
- 1. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 2. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 3. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 4. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 5. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 6. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 7. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 8. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 9. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 10. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 11. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 12. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 13. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 14. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 15. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 16. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 17. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 18. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 19. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 20. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
- 21. See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman waits to guide his workforce onto the sphere earlier than a NCAA soccer sport between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
1 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman waits to guide his workforce onto the sphere earlier than a NCAA soccer sport between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
2 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame takes the sphere earlier than a NCAA soccer sport between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
3 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame arrives at Ross-Ade Stadium earlier than a NCAA soccer sport between Notre Dame and Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
4 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame defensive lineman Bryce Younger, backside, forces a fumble as he tackles Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne, backside left, throughout a NCAA soccer sport at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette. The ball was recovered by Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen and ran for a landing.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
5 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs requires a participant throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
6 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame large receiver Jaden Greathouse catches a cross throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
7 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame operating again Aneyas Williams rushes the ball throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
8 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame operating again Jonaz Walton (20) rushes the ball throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
9 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) waits for the snap throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
10 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame large receiver Jordan Faison (6) rushes the ball throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
11 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame security Joey O’Brien celebrates after getting a sack throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
12 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame tight finish Cooper Flanagan rushes the ball for a landing throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
13 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame operating again Aneyas Williams (22) scores a landing throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
14 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame large receiver Micah Gilbert (14) scores a landing throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
15 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame large receiver Matt Jeffery hypes up the gang throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
16 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen celebrates after getting a cease throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
17 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr celebrates after scoring a landing throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
18 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame large receiver Micah Gilbert (14) rushes the ball throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
19 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame security Brandon Logan (25) celebrates after getting a cease throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
20 / 20
See pictures from Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout win in opposition to Purdue
Notre Dame large receiver Matt Jeffery celebrates after scoring a landing throughout a NCAA soccer sport in opposition to Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Fischer then has Notre Dame within the semifinals for a Sugar Bowl contest in opposition to No. 5 Texas. Lastly, Fischer pits the Irish versus No. 2 Georgia on the CFP Nationwide Championship sport in Las Vegas.