Miami Edges Notre Dame 27-24 in Season Opener at Hard Rock Stadium

In a closely contested season opener, No. 10 Miami edged No. 5 Notre Dame 27-24, thanks in part to a clutch 47-yard field goal by Carter Davis with just over a minute left. Notre Dame's redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr, making his first start, showed promise by throwing for 221 yards, two touchdowns, and rushing for a game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter, sparking a comeback from a 14-point deficit. Miami quarterback Carson Beck threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, including a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch by wide receiver CJ Daniels, who has quickly become a key playmaker for the Hurricanes. Notre Dame's offense struggled early but found rhythm in the second half, highlighted by a touchdown pass from Carr to Jordan Faison. Despite the Irish's late surge, Miami's efficient offense and solid defense ultimately secured the win at Hard Rock Stadium. The game showcased promising new talent on both sides, with Miami's Beck and Daniels demonstrating strong chemistry and Notre Dame's Carr showing resilience and competitiveness under pressure.