Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2026 stats and results
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (FBS Indep.) are 6-0 in the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, scoring 44 points per game and allowing 11.
Leading players: CJ Carr (229.7 passing yards per game); Jonaz Walton (81.8 rushing yards per game); Jordan Faison (64.5 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at BYU Cougars
October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). BYU Cougars stats and results. Full game preview.
| ND | BYU | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-0 | 5-0 |
| Points per game | 44 (4th) | 34.6 (46th) |
| Points allowed per game | 11 (134th) | 13.4 (129th) |
| Passing yards per game | 261.8 (37th) | 209.6 (89th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 155.7 (125th) | 174 (109th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 195.2 (37th) | 223.8 (17th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 58.3 (134th) | 82.4 (128th) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 38.8 (40th) | 37.2 (53rd) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 27.8 (132nd) | 28 (130th) |
| Completions per game | 19.7 (63rd) | 15.6 (112th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 15 (122nd) | 19.4 (40th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6-0 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 6 | 6-0 | 44 | 11 |
| Home | 3 | 3-0 | 45.7 | 5.7 |
| Road | 2 | 2-0 | 43 | 18 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 5-0 | 44.6 | 10.6 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 10-0 | 46.9 | 11.8 |
Points per game: 44, ranked 4th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 11, ranked 6th of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 33, ranked 2nd of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | ND | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 261.8 | 155.7 |
| Rushing yards | 195.2 | 58.3 |
| Rushing attempts | 38.8 | 27.8 |
| Completions | 19.7 | 15 |
| Pass attempts | 28 | 25 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Sacks | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| Tackles for loss | 1 | 3 |
Averages over 6 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | ND | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 261.8 | 54th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 195.2 | 54th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 155.7 | 20th of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 58.3 | 3rd of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 66.8 | 108th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 6.84 | 28th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 9.35 | 14th of 263 |
| Completion % | 70.2% | 15th of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 5.03 | 66th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 41.9% | 196th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 0.6% | 18th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 4.05 | 4th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 6.23 | 54th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 60.0% | 124th of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 2.10 | 3rd of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 4.7% | 17th of 263 |
| Sacks | 2.6 | 41st of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs Stanford Cardinal | W | 58-7 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | @ North Carolina Tar Heels | W | 37-26 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | @ Purdue Boilermakers | W | 49-10 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs Michigan State Spartans | W | 27-10 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs Rice Owls | W | 52-0 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | vs Wisconsin Badgers | W | 41-13 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | @ Stanford Cardinal | W | 49-20 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | vs Syracuse Orange | W | 70-7 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | @ Pittsburgh Panthers | W | 37-15 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | vs Navy Midshipmen | W | 49-10 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | @ Boston College Eagles | W | 25-10 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | vs USC Trojans | W | 34-24 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: at the BYU Cougars, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish player stats
Quarterbacks
- CJ Carr (QB)
- Noah Grubbs (QB)
Running backs
- Aneyas Williams (RB)
- Jonaz Walton (RB)
- Kedren Young (RB)
- Nolan James Jr. (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Cooper Flanagan (TE)
- Jaden Greathouse (WR)
- James Flanigan (TE)
- Jerome Bettis Jr. (WR)
- Jordan Faison (WR)
- Matt Jeffery (WR)
- Micah Gilbert (WR)
- Mylan Graham (WR)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish head-to-head
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Purdue Boilermakers (2 meetings)
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal (2 meetings)
FBS Indep.
- UConn Huskies (3-3)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
This page shows statistics and results only. It contains no sportsbook prices or betting lines. Current markets, hit rates against the line and StatsNext research are in the app.
Research in StatsNext
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish in StatsNext: Team Research and Matchup Research with current markets
- All College football teams
- College football team stats: offense, defense, home and road
- Completed College football games
- How to research spreads, totals and moneylines