Miami hosts Notre Dame in crucial College Football Playoff showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Miami faces Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium on November 7, 2026, in a game critical for playoff aspirations. Last season, Miami won 27-24 against the Irish, impacting both teams' College Football Playoff trajectories. Notre Dame, currently ranked No. 11 in the CFP, needs a victory to bolster its chances for a top playoff spot. Miami's defense, allowing just 2.4 yards per carry, presents a challenge for Notre Dame's running game.
- •Game date: November 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET
- •Notre Dame ranked No. 11 in the first CFP Top 25
- •Both teams vying for playoff positioning
- •Miami won previous matchup 27-24
- •Notre Dame seeks to restore playoff hopes after recent losses
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Miami vs Notre Dame Prediction: The Irish Have To Win This
"The Miami showdown at Notre Dame is everything for the national title chase, the Heisman, and an Irish team that has to win. Here's our preview and prediction.
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