Miami faces Notre Dame in pivotal College Football Playoff matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Top-ranked Miami (8-0) is set to meet No. 11 Notre Dame (7-1) on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET, with coverage on NBC and Peacock. The matchup is crucial for both teams, as Miami leads the nation in scoring offense while Notre Dame boasts the top-ranked defense. The Irish's playoff hopes hinge on avoiding another loss, especially after being controversially ranked 11th in the initial CFP rankings. The teams have a storied rivalry, with Notre Dame leading the series 18-9-1. This contest marks the first meeting of top-five teams in the series since 1988, intensifying the stakes for both sides.
- •Miami leads the nation in scoring offense at 47.6 points per game.
- •Notre Dame's defense is ranked first, allowing 13.4 points per game.
- •Miami won last year's opener against Notre Dame 27-24.
- •The rivalry includes 16 national championships combined between the teams.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch No. 1 Miami vs. No. 11 Notre Dame: TV, live stream, preview for Saturday's game
"With major College Football Playoff implications at stake, a storied rivalry will continue with coverage on NBC and Peacock.
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