No. 10 Miami Defeats No. 6 Notre Dame 27-24 On Late Field Goal

In a highly anticipated season opener, the Miami Hurricanes upset the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 27-24, with Miami's freshman QB Carson Beck delivering a strong debut with 205 passing yards and two touchdowns. Notre Dame's rookie quarterback CJ Carr showed promise, throwing for 221 yards, two touchdowns, and rushing for one, but turnovers and a struggling offensive line hurt the Irish's chances. Miami's balanced offense and stout defense, including standout performances from Malachi Toney and Rueben Bain, were pivotal in securing the victory under challenging weather conditions. Despite the loss, Notre Dame's close game against a top-tier Miami team was seen as an acceptable outcome, with coach Marcus Freeman emphasizing a conservative game plan to ease Carr into his starting role. Fans and analysts noted Miami's offensive line dominance and the Hurricanes' ability to execute in critical moments, while Notre Dame's defense struggled to contain Miami’s attack. The game highlighted Miami’s potential as a playoff contender and posed questions about Notre Dame’s consistency in big games moving forward.