Notre Dame Beats Miami 31-24 in Football
CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns as the Fighting Irish topped the nation's top-ranked team.
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November 8, 2026
Notre Dame Edges Miami in 31-24 WinNotre Dame quarterback Carr threw for 319 yards without an interception as the Fighting Irish beat Miami (FL) 31-24.
November 7, 2026
Bettis Jr. Scores First Notre Dame TouchdownThe 19-year-old wide receiver caught a 31-yard pass from CJ Carr in Notre Dame's 35-13 win over Navy.
November 5, 2026
Sudeikis to Guest Pick on College GameDayESPN's College GameDay broadcasts from South Bend this Saturday with Jason Sudeikis as guest picker ahead of Notre Dame versus No. 1 Miami.
November 3, 2026
Notre Dame Hosts Four-Star Recruit Jayce HalaszThe 2028 wide receiver/defensive back prospect from Washington is set to visit South Bend for the Miami game.
November 2, 2026
Notre Dame Braces for Crowds Ahead of Miami GameOfficials expect 130,000 to 150,000 fans on campus for Saturday's matchup against top-ranked Miami at Notre Dame Stadium.
November 2, 2026
Notre Dame Rules Out Linebacker Bowen Vs. MiamiStarting linebacker Drayk Bowen is sidelined with an injured right ankle for Saturday's showdown against No. 1 Miami.
October 31, 2026
Notre Dame Linebacker Drayk Bowen Injured Against NavyThe Fighting Irish linebacker exited the field during the first half of the game after recording seven tackles.
October 31, 2026
South Bend Resident Creates Unique Football TombstonesA local fan commemorates Notre Dame football seasons with hand-crafted yard decorations.
October 30, 2026
Saint Joe Huskies to Face Northridge Raiders FridayThe sectional football tournament game takes place at Leighton Stadium on October 31.
October 26, 2026
Notre Dame to Face Navy Without Cornerback DJ McKinneyThe Fighting Irish will rely on Jayden Sanders to fill the defensive void in the October 31 matchup against Navy.
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