Notre Dame defeated Miami 31‑24 on Saturday, avenging a loss that had ended its College Football Playoff hopes the previous season.
The Hurricanes entered the game unbeaten and ranked No. 1, while the Fighting Irish were looking to rebound after a disappointing finish to last year’s campaign.
Miami mounted a late rally that brought the score within a single touchdown, but Notre Dame’s defense held firm and the offense secured the decisive points to preserve the lead.
The victory knocks the top‑ranked Hurricanes from the summit of the polls and boosts Notre Dame’s position in the national rankings as the regular season progresses.
With the win, Notre Dame reasserts itself as a contender for a playoff berth, while Miami must regroup after its first loss of the year.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
