Miami loses to Notre Dame amid controversial end zone call
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
The Miami Hurricanes suffered their first loss of the season, falling 31-24 to Notre Dame on November 7, 2026. Miami rallied from a 21-point deficit, with quarterback Darian Mensah throwing three touchdown passes. However, a controversial call in the end zone late in the game negated a potential game-tying touchdown. Head coach Mario Cristobal expressed frustration over the officiating, while acknowledging the need for his team to improve.
- •Miami trailed 24-3 before mounting a comeback.
- •Darian Mensah threw for three touchdowns in the second half.
- •A late call on a potential touchdown proved decisive.
- •Cristobal criticized the officiating but emphasized team accountability.
- •Malachi Toney was absent due to an ankle surgery.
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"The top-ranked Miami Hurricanes nearly pulled off a huge comeback against Notre Dame on Saturday night, rallying from a 21-point deficit to give themselves a chance to tie the game late. But a controversial call in the end zone ended those hopes, and Miami fell 31-24 for its first loss of the season. After the…
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