No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic

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Original Load Date Nov. 8, 2026, 10 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 8, 2026, 10 a.m.
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Marcus Freeman didn't deny the obvious. Even for a storied program like Notre Dame, beating Miami had enormous significance. If that wasn't enough, it kept Notre Dame's national title hopes alive as well. CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 4 Notre Dame avenged its most damag...