Notre Dame beats No.1 Miami 31-24 to boost playoff hopes

Notre Dame beats No.1 Miami 31-24 to boost playoff hopes

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Fox News reported that No.  11 Notre Dame defeated No.  1 Miami 31–24 on November 7 in South Bend, Indiana, boosting the Fighting Irish’s chances for a College Football Playoff berth. The win moved Notre Dame up in the CFP rankings and kept its postseason aspirations alive. Earlier, Yahoo Sports said Miami had topped the inaugural CFP rankings while Notre Dame was ranked outside the top ten.

Sportsbook Wire noted that betting lines listed Miami as a +220 underdog with a seven-point spread favoring Notre Dame. CBS Sports reported that Notre Dame led 17–3 at halftime, thanks to quarterback CJ Carr’s efficient passing. Yahoo Sports also highlighted that Notre Dame, ranked No.  4 in the AP poll, needed the victory to maintain its playoff hopes.

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South Bend, Indiana, United States

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November 08, 2026
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Notre Dame defeats Miami 31-24 to strengthen College Football Playoff positioning
Notre Dame defeats Miami 31-24 to strengthen College Football Playoff positioning

Fox News • 08 Nov 05:05

No. 11 Notre Dame beat No. 1 Miami 31-24 in South Bend, improving its chances for a College Football Playoff berth.

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Notre Dame faces Miami in top-five showdown as playoff hopes hang in the balance
Notre Dame faces Miami in top-five showdown as playoff hopes hang in the balance

Yahoo Sports • 08 Nov 02:36

Notre Dame, ranked No. 4 in the AP poll but outside the top ten of the CFP committee, must defeat No. 1 Miami to keep its College Football Playoff aspirations alive.

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Notre Dame leads Miami 17-3 at halftime after dominant passing performance
Notre Dame leads Miami 17-3 at halftime after dominant passing performance

CBS Sports • 08 Nov 01:13

Notre Dame holds a 14-point advantage over Miami at halftime, buoyed by quarterback CJ Carr's efficient passing and a strong defensive stand.

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November 07, 2026
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Miami faces Notre Dame in Saturday matchup with betting odds released
Miami faces Notre Dame in Saturday matchup with betting odds released

Sportsbook Wire • 07 Nov 16:33

The No. 1 Miami Hurricanes travel to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. 6 Fighting Irish, with FanDuel listing Miami at +220 on the moneyline and a 7-point spread in favor of Notre Dame.

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Miami tops CFP rankings but enters Notre Dame game as underdog
Miami tops CFP rankings but enters Notre Dame game as underdog

Yahoo Sports • 07 Nov 15:25

Miami (FL) leads the first College Football Playoff rankings while betting lines list them as the underdog against Notre Dame, which is ranked outside the top ten.

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