Notre Dame has stunned No. 1 Miami 31–24 in South Bend, handing the Hurricanes their first loss of the season — and the fans stormed the field to celebrate.
No. 11 Notre Dame, ranked No. 6 in the AP poll, led 24–3 early in the third quarter on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at Notre Dame Stadium. Miami rallied with 21 second-half points, but the comeback fell short.
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr had the best game of his season: 29 of 40 passing for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Micah Gilbert led the receivers with 98 yards. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah threw three second-half touchdowns, finishing 24 of 43 for 276 yards.
The game was sealed on Miami’s final possession, when Leonard Moore forced a fumble and Jaiden Ausberry recovered it. Moments later, the fans poured onto the field.
Miami falls to 8–1, still 6–0 in the ACC, but it was the Hurricanes’ tenth loss in 11 trips to South Bend — they have not won there in 42 years. Notre Dame improves to 8–1.
It was Notre Dame’s first ranked win of the season, and it avenged last season’s opening loss to Miami that cost the Irish a playoff spot. Notre Dame are now in a near-lock position for the College Football Playoff, while Miami’s path is barely dented as the former No. 1 seed. Miami played without star receiver Malachi Toney.
It was a huge weekend for American sport, from Luka Doncic scoring 53 as the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers to LeBron James being held to 8 points as the Cavaliers crushed the 76ers. Notre Dame’s win shakes up the playoff race.
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