Austin Curtright, USA TODAY NETWORK · USA TODAY Sports Sun, November 8, 2026 at 4:38 AM UTC · 3 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Notre Dame made a statement on Saturday, Nov. 7, defeating Miami 31-24 and adding a much-needed signature win to its College Football Playoff resume.
Quarterback CJ Carr potentially had his Heisman Trophy moment, completing 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards with three touchdowns. The Fighting Irish struggled the move the ball on the ground, rushing for 93 yards on 29 carries as a team.
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The quarterback play was elite in South Bend, Indiana, with Miami signal-caller Darian Mensah also throwing for three touchdowns with 302 yards. The Hurricanes sorely missed top weapon and Heisman contender Malachi Toney, who underwent surgery earlier this week.
Notre Dame desperately needed this win, as its loss to BYU earlier this season was its lone other shot of earning a ranked win. The Fighting Irish couldn't let another CFP slip away after finishing the season 10-2.
Here are the best reactions from Notre Dame's 31-24 win over No. 1 Miami in Week 10:
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