Notre Dame prepares for Miami match-up with key players to watch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Notre Dame hosts No. 1 Miami on November 5, 2026, in a crucial regular season game. The Fighting Irish, currently ranked No. 11, aim for a spot in the College Football Playoff by defeating the top-ranked Hurricanes. Miami's standout wide receiver Malachi Toney is expected to miss the game due to an ankle injury. Defensive end Marquise Lightfoot leads Miami with 7 sacks this season, while running backs Mark Fletcher Jr. and Javian Mallory contribute significantly to the team's ground game. The matchup is critical for both teams as Notre Dame seeks to improve its playoff positioning.
- •Notre Dame is ranked No. 11 and faces top-ranked Miami.
- •Malachi Toney is out due to an ankle injury.
- •Marquise Lightfoot has recorded 7 sacks this season.
- •Mark Fletcher Jr. and Javian Mallory are key to the Miami run game.
- •This game is vital for Notre Dame's playoff aspirations.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Know your foe Miami: Notre Dame needs to contain these Hurricanes
"Notre Dame will host the Miami Hurricanes in the most important game of the 2026 regular season. Here are some Hurricanes to know ahead of the game.
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