Notre Dame defeats Miami, fans rush field after victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Notre Dame achieved a crucial 31-24 victory over No. 1 Miami on November 7, 2026, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Fighting Irish's win strengthens their College Football Playoff resume, following a previous tiebreaker loss to the Hurricanes last season. Key performance came from CJ Carr, who passed for 319 yards and three touchdowns without any turnovers. A late game-clinching stop secured the win as fans celebrated by storming the field. Notre Dame improves to 8-1 this season and is expected to rise in next week's CFP rankings.
- •Notre Dame holds off Miami's late rally for a 31-24 win.
- •CJ Carr passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Notre Dame improves to 8-1 this season.
- •Fans rush the field in celebration.
- •Next week's CFP rankings likely to favor Notre Dame.
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame knocks off Miami. Fans storm field after Fighting Irish win
"Notre Dame picked up a signature win on Saturday against Miami. The CFP resume booster sent fans into a field-storming frenzy after the win.
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