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Top-10 Opener: No. 6 Notre Dame Visits No. 10 Miami on Sunday Night

Notre Dame arrives as last season’s CFP runner-up, facing a sold-out Hard Rock Stadium.

Makena Wong, Photo Editor, Head Football Coach Mario Cristobal answers questions during a press conference ahead of the University of Miami vs. Notre Dame football game on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
The Miami Hurricanes take the field at Hard Rock Stadium against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Sept. 28, 2024. // Photo Credit via Emily Rice
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Hurricanes star Rueben Bain (44), shown celebrating after a play during Miami’s win over Clemson on Oct. 21, 2023, leads the Hurricane’s defensive line into a tough battle with Notre Dame. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Miami reports a sellout at Hard Rock Stadium and 42,000 season tickets sold, reflecting surging local demand.
  • Quarterbacks are in the spotlight with Notre Dame starting redshirt freshman C.J. Carr in his first college game and Miami debuting Georgia transfer Carson Beck after elbow surgery recovery.
  • BetMGM lists Notre Dame as a 2.5-point road favorite for the nationally televised opener on ABC at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Miami brings back the nation’s top 2024 offense by yards and scoring, drawing a test against Notre Dame’s elite secondary led by Leonard Moore and Christian Gray.
  • Defensive retools headline the offseason with Miami unveiling new coordinator Corey Hetherman and Notre Dame adjusting its defensive staff under a new coordinator.