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Notre Dame holds off No. 1 Miami
Notre Dame beats No. 1 Miami 31-24 in Week 10 college football clash.
In brief
Notre Dame beats No. 1 Miami 31-24 in Week 10 college football clash. Notre Dame defeats No. 1 Miami 31-24 in Week 10 college football game. Originally reported by The Athletic.
Game result
Notre Dame holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in Week 10 college football showdown.
Miami's first loss
Miami suffered its first loss of the season, coming up just short in its big second-half comeback.
CJ Carr performance
CJ Carr had 319 passing yards and three touchdowns for Notre Dame.
Darian Mensah performance
Darian Mensah passed for 302 yards and two touchdowns for Miami.
Freeman on preparation
Marcus Freeman said he used the famed 1988 'Catholics vs. Convicts' game as a reference point for his team’s preparation.
Defensive adjustments
Notre Dame changed tactics after Leonard Moore’s injury exit gave Miami momentum on offense.
Miami's playoff hopes
Miami has a one-game cushion in the ACC standings heading into final three regular-season games.
Cristobal's reaction
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal won’t take tonight’s loss lying down.
Lofton catch controversy
Officials ruled Darian Mensah’s fourth-down pass to Elija Lofton incomplete with 3:36 left in the fourth quarter.
Playoff implications
Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff chances jumped to 95 percent with this win.
Miami's next games
Miami hosts Duke, Virginia Tech, and Boston College in final three regular-season games.
Notre Dame's next games
Notre Dame hosts Boston College on Saturday before facing SMU on November 21.
Cristobal's disappointment
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal was disappointed with officials' call on the fourth-down pass.
Barkate's role
Cooper Barkate stepped up into the No. 1 wide receiver role after Malachi Toney’s injury.
Freeman on win
Marcus Freeman called the win 'as good of a win as I’ve been a part of'.
What it means
Notre Dame defeats No. 1 Miami 31-24 in Week 10 college football game.