Notre Dame Holds Firm at No. 3 in Latest AP Top 25 Poll; Indiana Slips to No. 7

South Bend Elkhart, IN, October 4, 2026 — The latest release of the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football poll has revealed shifts in the national rankings, with Notre Dame maintaining its position and Indiana experiencing a slight decline.

According to the poll, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have successfully held onto their No. 3 ranking. This marks a period of stability for the team in the top tier of collegiate football standings. The team’s performance in recent weeks has evidently been strong enough to keep them firmly in contention among the nation’s elite.

In contrast, the Indiana Hoosiers have seen their standing change. The team, previously ranked higher, has dropped one spot in the latest poll, settling at No. 7. While still a strong position within the top 10, the movement indicates a dynamic landscape in college football, where performances can lead to adjustments in national perception and ranking.

The AP Top 25 poll is a widely respected indicator of college football team performance, compiled by sports writers and broadcasters. Rankings are typically updated weekly, reflecting game outcomes and other relevant factors. The specific reasons for Indiana’s one-spot drop were not detailed in the provided summary, nor were the specific teams that may have moved ahead of or behind them, other than Notre Dame holding steady.

Further details regarding the rest of the top 25 teams, including who now holds the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, or the teams Indiana may have fallen behind, were not immediately available from the summary. The summary also did not specify the date of this poll release.

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