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Notre Dame No. 3, Carr shines; Indiana joins Big Ten

7/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Notre Dame entered 2026 at No. 3 in the FPI after missing the 2025 playoff and declining a bowl.
CJ Carr improved in his first start, sparking buzz as a potential top 2026 quarterback.
Curt Cignetti, 2026 top coach, added QB Josh Hoover and a transfer class, moving Indiana into the Big Ten and a Top-10 FPI ranking.

History

Historical Context

In 1990 the Big Ten admitted Penn State, raising membership to 11 and beginning a wave of expansion that later added Nebraska (2011) and Maryland-Rutgers (2014). Those moves unlocked larger TV contracts and revenue sharing, reshaping the league’s financial landscape. Indiana’s planned 2026 entry follows that same pattern, aiming for comparable media money and recruiting impact.

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Story summary

Notre Dame entered 2026 at No. 3 in the FPI after missing the 2025 playoff and declining a bowl.
CJ Carr improved in his first start, sparking buzz as a potential top 2026 quarterback.
Curt Cignetti, 2026 top coach, added QB Josh Hoover and a transfer class, moving Indiana into the Big Ten and a Top-10 FPI ranking.

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