# Notre Dame beats top-ranked Miami

> Notre Dame defeats No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a comeback win.
- Title: Notre Dame beats top-ranked Miami · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Notre Dame defeats No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a comeback win. Notre Dame avenges 2025 loss to Miami with a 31-24 victory, keeping CFP hopes alive.
- Keywords: notre dame, miami hurricanes, college football, college football playoff, catholic vs convicts, catholic vs convicts game, Chicago Sun-Times
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/11/07/notre-dame-knocks-off-top-ranked-miami
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:16:21.376+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: notre dame, miami hurricanes, college football, college football playoff, catholic vs convicts, catholic vs convicts game, news, local
## Notre Dame's comeback win
Notre Dame defeated top-ranked Miami 31-24 on November 7, 2026, avenging their 2025 loss.

> It’s a special moment
## CJ Carr's performance
QB CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns in the game.
## Key players
Micah Gilbert caught two touchdowns, Jordan Faison had one, and Nolan James Jr. scored a rushing touchdown.
## Miami's struggles
Miami started slowly without injured wide receiver Malachi Toney and trailed 24-3 early in the third quarter.
## Late game drama
Miami's Elija Lofton nearly scored a touchdown with 3:36 left but was ruled incomplete by officials.
## Coach reactions
Miami coach Mario Cristobal called the loss 'beyond upset' and urged better play.

> Proud of the guys, the way we fought back
## CFP implications
Notre Dame's CFP hopes remain alive after beating Miami, which falls to 44-7 against top-ranked teams.
## Historical context
This is the first time since 2003 that only two teams remained unbeaten after nine games.
## Notre Dame's tribute
The Irish honored former stars including Joe Montana and Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers manager.
## Miami's record
Miami fell to 44-7 when playing as the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25, including 0-2 against Notre Dame.
## Key takeaway

Notre Dame avenges 2025 loss to Miami with a 31-24 victory, keeping CFP hopes alive.