# Miami vs Notre Dame: CFP Clash

> Notre Dame edges Miami 24-17 in CFP showdown.
- Title: Miami vs Notre Dame: CFP Clash · Southbendtribune | Shortify
- Summary: Notre Dame edges Miami 24-17 in CFP showdown. Notre Dame beats Miami 24-17 to secure CFP spot after Miami leapfrogged them in final polls.
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- Source: Southbendtribune — https://southbendtribune.com/story/sports/college/football/2026/11/07/miami-notre-dame-football-score-live-updates-stats-highlights/92594009007
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## CFP stakes
Notre Dame (7-1) faces Miami (8-0) in high-stakes game for College Football Playoff spots.
## CFP history
Miami leapfrogged Notre Dame in final polls despite 2025 season opener loss.
## Live score
Notre Dame 24, Miami 17 with 10:09 p.m. ET update.
## Fourth quarter
Notre Dame forces Miami 3rd-and-11 at 48-yard line to start fourth quarter.
## Miami touchdown
Miami scores 12-yard touchdown pass to Elija Lofton with 8:26 left Q3.
## Notre Dame touchdown
Notre Dame scores 20-yard touchdown pass to Micah Gilbert with 12:05 left Q3.
## First half
Notre Dame leads 17-3 after first half with 251-145 yard advantage.
## Key plays
Jordan Faison makes 27-yard circus catch to end first quarter with 0-0 score.
## Field goal
Miami scores 19-yard field goal with 6:25 left in Q2.
## Final drive
Notre Dame scores 18-yard touchdown pass to Micah Gilbert with 29 seconds left Q2.
## Game result
Notre Dame wins 24-17 to secure CFP spot after Miami leapfrogged them in final polls.
## Key takeaway

Notre Dame beats Miami 24-17 to secure CFP spot after Miami leapfrogged them in final polls.