Notre Dame Beats No. 1 Miami 31-24
The victory bolsters Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff chances after C.J. Carr’s breakout passing display and leaves questions about Miami’s defense.
Overview
- Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, with Jordan Faison and Micah Gilbert making key catches that fuelled a dominant Notre Dame attack.
- The Fighting Irish built a large first-half lead before Miami rallied in the second half, but Notre Dame converted a fourth-and-two to Nolan James Jr. early in the fourth quarter to seal the winning drive.
- Miami lost top receiver Malachi Toney to a late high‑ankle injury, and Cooper Barkate stepped in with a 118-yard, two‑touchdown game as Miami shifted its passing attack.
- Miami’s defense surrendered 412 total yards and 31 points, continuing a recent pattern of giving up large yardage and putting the Hurricanes on the back foot defensively.
- The upset improves Notre Dame’s resume for a high CFP seed and raises C.J. Carr’s national and pro scouting profile while forcing Miami to regroup on defense and at receiver depth.