Notre Dame Holds Off Top-Ranked Miami 31-24 in South Bend
Notre Dame overcame a slow start by Miami to avenge last season's loss and keep its playoff hopes alive.
KEY POINTS
- Notre Dame beat Miami 31-24 in South Bend
- CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns
- Notre Dame led 24-3 early in the third and never trailed
- Miami played without injured receiver Malachi Toney
- Officials ruled a late Miami fourth-down catch incomplete
No. 4 Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami 31-24 on Saturday night in South Bend, Indiana. Quarterback CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns as the Irish built a 21-point lead and never trailed.
Micah Gilbert caught two touchdown passes, Jordan Faison caught one, and Nolan James Jr. scored on the ground for Notre Dame. The Irish entered the game ranked No. 11 in the College Football Playoff at 8-1.
“Obviously, a tough loss to take. Proud of our players for the resilience. Don't leave it in the hands of the officials. Play better. Coach better. Find a way to win.”
Miami, also 8-1 and ranked No. 1 in the CFP, played its first game without injured wide receiver Malachi Toney. Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes for the Hurricanes, with Cooper Barkate catching two and Elija Lofton catching one.
Miami twice pulled within a touchdown after trailing 24-3 early in the third quarter. With 3:36 remaining, Lofton appeared to complete a fourth-down catch in the end zone that would have made it 31-30.
Notre Dame defensive back Luke Talich, who had a third-quarter interception, knocked the ball away. Officials ruled the catch incomplete, and Notre Dame took over on downs to run out the clock.
Coach Marcus Freeman called it a special moment for Notre Dame Nation. Miami coach Mario Cristobal said he was beyond upset that the play was not ruled a touchdown.
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