Notre Dame holds off Miami for 31-24 home victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami 31-24 on Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish built an early 24-3 lead but faced pressure from the Hurricanes, who cut the deficit to seven late in the game. Quarterback CJ Carr had a standout performance, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Notre Dame's defense allowed 21 second-half points but secured crucial stops to maintain the lead. The result bolsters Notre Dame's prospects for the College Football Playoff as they aim to finish the regular season with one loss.
- •Notre Dame improves to 9-1 with the win over Miami.
- •CJ Carr achieved his first 300-yard game of the season.
- •Luke Talich made key plays, including an interception and critical tackles.
- •Miami's second-half rally brought them close but fell short.
- •The game honored former coach Lou Holtz.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Five instant reactions to Notre Dame’s massive 31-24 win over Miami
"Notre Dame football got a massive win over the No. 1 team in the country, Miami on Saturday night. Here are some instant reactions to the Irish win.
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