Yahoo Top 10: After so many Week 1 blowouts, which team deserves the No. 1 spot?
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Key Points:
- Notre Dame started the 2026 season strong with a 41-13 rout of Wisconsin, showcasing a dominant defense and efficient offense led by QB CJ Carr and running back Aneyas Williams.
- The Fighting Irish's performance propelled them to No. 2 in the initial Top 10 rankings, just behind LSU, who had an even more impressive win against Clemson.
- LSU's victory over Clemson, powered by a strong running game including transfer Dilin Jones, earned them the top spot in the rankings for Week 1.
- Other notable teams in the Top 10 include Miami with a decisive win over Stanford, Ole Miss edging Louisville in a close game, and Oregon narrowly defeating Boise State.
- The rankings are based solely on current season performance, disregarding preseason polls or past results, highlighting early surprises like Auburn and UCLA making the Top 10 despite some struggles.
