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Notre Dame to host Miami under Mario Cristobal in key matchup

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Notre Dame to host Miami under Mario Cristobal in key matchup

Summary

Notre Dame is set to host Miami on Saturday, marking the second consecutive year the teams will meet. Last season, Miami emerged victorious with a 27-24 win over the Irish. This year, Miami stands undefeated at 8-0 and holds the top spot in the country, aiming for a second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance. Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, who has a successful track record at the school, emphasizes internal expectations over external pressures as they prepare for this critical matchup. Both teams are looking to solidify their playoff prospects.

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•Miami defeated Notre Dame 27-24 last season.
•Miami is currently 8-0 and ranked No. 1 in the nation.
•Cristobal aims for Miami's first national title since 2001.
•The game will take place at Notre Dame on Saturday.
•Cristobal emphasizes the team's internal expectations ahead of the matchup.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame set to face Miami's Mario Cristobal for 2nd year in a row

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Notre Dame will go up against Miami head coach Mario Cristobal for the second year in a row. Last season, the Hurricanes won 27-24 over the Irish.
— Yahoo Sports

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