No. 1 Miami and No. 11 Notre Dame clash in key matchup

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

No. 1 Miami and No. 11 Notre Dame clash in key matchup
Summary

No. 1 Miami faces No. 11 Notre Dame in a key college football matchup on November 7, 2026. Notre Dame, currently ranked No. 4 in the AP poll, is seeking a crucial win to bolster its College Football Playoff hopes after missing the top 10 in the recent CFP rankings. The Irish need a strong performance from quarterback CJ Carr and their running game, especially with standout receiver Malachi Toney out for Miami due to an ankle injury. The game features strategic implications as both teams contend for playoff positioning. The contest is currently in progress, with live updates ongoing.

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  • •Notre Dame is ranked No. 4 in the AP poll.
  • •Miami's Malachi Toney is out with an injury.
  • •CJ Carr needs support from Notre Dame's run game.
  • •Nolan James Jr. is Notre Dame's top rusher.
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  • 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Miami vs. No. 11 Notre Dame live updates score: Follow the mega-matchup of old rivals
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