No. 6 Notre Dame Falls 27-24 at No. 10 Miami in Season Opener

Notre Dame's football team suffered a narrow 27-24 defeat against the Miami Hurricanes in their 2025 season opener, despite a late fourth-quarter rally. Miami's Carson Beck threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, while kicker Carter Davis made a decisive 47-yard field goal with just over a minute remaining. Notre Dame's quarterback CJ Carr, in his first start, showed promise with 221 passing yards and three total touchdowns but also made critical mistakes, including an interception and late-game sacks that stalled the Irish's final drive. Analysts criticized Notre Dame's offensive play-calling for relying heavily on passing early in the game instead of establishing the run, especially given Miami's strong performance in controlling the line of scrimmage. Despite the loss, the Irish remain optimistic about their season prospects, acknowledging that a close road loss to a top-10 team is not catastrophic within the expanded College Football Playoff format. Key players like Jordan Faison and moments of individual brilliance were noted as positives amid concerns about defensive lapses and offensive inconsistencies.