Notre Dame
ND · Independent · power #8 · research DNA, next game, and preview when shipped.
MODEL research — Model is not the published handicap. KEI is the published line; Edge / Tag = KEI vs market.
cfb-season-engine-v0.15-power-sot · N=10000 · as_of 2026-08-31 · used_in_spread=false on research · KEI is the published line
Power
1.457
Rank 8
E[wins]
10.05
Band 8–11 · E#2
DNA
O 1.58 / D 1.34
σ 0.23
QB
CJ Carr
Incumbent
Futures slice
Natty 6.1% · CFP 100%
Sim-derived from our paths — not book prices. Full futures desk →
Conference Independent
Efficiency sp plus or packaged
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Preview
Notre Dame 2026 season preview
Notre Dame is the Independent that matters. Power #7 (1.502), E[wins] #2 (10.05, band 8–11). The win-total lead is schedule: Independent path plus a Week 1 Wisconsin game the board already prices as a home/neutral row. This is not a CFP selection model.
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