Notre Dame builds lead, holds off Miami in key matchup
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No. 4 Notre Dame secured a 31-24 victory against No. 1 Miami on November 7 in South Bend, Indiana. Quarterback CJ Carr contributed significantly with 319 passing yards and three touchdowns, helping Notre Dame establish a 21-point lead. Miami's offense struggled early without injured wide receiver Malachi Toney and fell behind 24-3 before rallying semi-successfully with three touchdown passes from Darian Mensah. Despite a strong finish, Miami couldn't take the lead. The Irish's win keeps their College Football Playoff hopes alive after last season's loss to Miami, which had a profound impact on their playoff chances. This game marks Notre Dame's first victory over a top-ranked team in six years.
- •CJ Carr throws for 319 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Notre Dame leads by 21 points and never trails.
- •Darian Mensah has three touchdown passes for Miami.
- •Miami struggles without wide receiver Malachi Toney.
- •Notre Dame improves to 10-17-1 against No. 1 teams.
- 5:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — Another No 1 falls as Notre Dame hold off Miami to shake up college football playoff race
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami
"Carr throws for 319 yards and three TDs in 31-24 win No 4 Irish avenge loss that cost them playoff berth Miami comeback falls short after disputed late call CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns as No 4 Notre Dame avenged their most damaging loss of last season, racing to a 21-point lead before holding on to beat top-ranked Miami 31-24 on Saturday night. Micah Gilbert caught two of Carr’s touchdown passes, Jordan Faison had the other and Nolan James Jr added a rushing score for Notre Dame (8-1, No 11 College Football Playoff), who entered the game knowing another defeat to Miami could derail their national championship hopes. Continue reading...
"SOUTH BEND, Ind. — CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and No.
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External links- The Guardian SportNov 8, 2026, 5:01 AMAnother No 1 falls as Notre Dame hold off Miami to shake up college football playoff race
Carr throws for 319 yards and three TDs in 31-24 win No 4 Irish avenge loss that cost them playoff berth Miami comeback falls short after disputed late call CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns as No 4 Notre Dame avenged their most damaging loss of last season, racing to a 21-point lead before holding on to beat top-ranked Miami 31-24 on Saturday night. Micah Gilbert caught two of Carr’s touchdown passes, Jordan Faison had the other and Nolan James Jr added a rushing score for Notre Dame (8-1, No 11 College Football Playoff), who entered the game knowing another defeat to Miami could derail their national championship hopes. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 4:24 AMNo. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and No.
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