Sports · November 8, 2026
No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic
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In a highly anticipated matchup at South Bend, Indiana, No. 4 Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami 31-24. Led by quarterback CJ Carr, who threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, the Irish established a 21-point lead before holding off a Miami comeback attempt. The victory avenges Notre Dame's 27-24 loss to the Hurricanes from the previous season and bolsters their standing in the College Football Playoff race. Miami, playing its first game without injured wide receiver Malachi Toney, suffered its first loss of the season.
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- Associated PressWire
No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic
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Notre Dame fends off Miami as another No. 1 team falls again
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Carr helps lead No. 4 Notre Dame past No. 1 Miami, 31-24
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The final score was Notre Dame 31, Miami 24.
- The game took place in South Bend, Indiana.
- Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns.
- Notre Dame held a 21-point lead during the game.
- Both teams entered the game with 8-1 records following the result.
- The win avenged Notre Dame's loss to Miami from the previous season.
Reported by only some outlets
- Micah Gilbert caught two of Carr’s touchdown passes.
- Jordan Faison caught one touchdown pass.
- Nolan James Jr. recorded a rushing touchdown.
- Miami was playing without injured wide receiver Malachi Toney.
- The previous season's game between the two teams ended 27-24.
Confirmed
- Notre Dame defeated Miami 31-24.
- CJ Carr passed for 319 yards and 3 touchdowns.
- Notre Dame at one point led by 21 points.
- Miami was ranked No. 1 and Notre Dame was ranked No. 4 at the time of the game.
Reported
- CJ Carr's father, Jason Carr, gave him a blunt evaluation before the game. (Yahoo Sports)
- The Irish never trailed during the game. (New York Post)
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