No. 1 Miami faces No. 11 Notre Dame in historic rivalry clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Miami Hurricanes, ranked No. 1, are set to face No. 11 Notre Dame on Saturday in South Bend, as the College Football Playoff rankings add significance to this storied rivalry. Miami leads the all-time series 18-9-1, but Notre Dame won their last meeting in 2025. Known for the 1988 'Catholics vs. Convicts' matchup, the rivalry has seen intense competition since their first game in 1955. This highly-anticipated clash promises to have major implications for playoff contention as both teams aim to assert their strength in the collegiate football.
- •Game scheduled for Saturday at South Bend
- •Miami holds a 18-9-1 series advantage
- •Last meeting occurred in 2025
- •The rivalry originated in 1955
- •The famous 'Catholics vs. Convicts' game took place in 1988
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame vs. Miami football history: Rivalry, all-time record, biggest games, Catholics vs Convicts
"Ahead of their highly-anticipated clash this weekend, look back at the storied history between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Miami Hurricanes.
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