Notre Dame defeats top-ranked Miami 31-24, with CJ Carr throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns, to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. The win comes as both teams stand at 8-1 and Notre Dame responds to last season’s loss to Miami that hurt its postseason chances.
Multiple outlets frame the game as another shake-up for the playoff race, highlighting that Miami’s previously unbeaten record ends and that a defeat could have derailed Notre Dame’s championship hopes. Several reports emphasize Notre Dame “avenges” the earlier loss and uses the victory as a resume-building step toward the playoff. Others add context that the matchup carries substantial stakes and note the broader CFP picture, including how committee considerations have been discussed heading into the weekend.
While coverage is largely consistent on the score, key performances, and the impact on CFP hopes, emphasis differs. Some focus on the playoff implications and “driver’s seat” narrative, while others underline the comeback/hold-on aspect after Notre Dame builds a large lead, and a few frame the rivalry and storyline around Notre Dame’s recent CFP treatment.
