# Notre Dame holds off No. 1 Miami

> Notre Dame beats No. 1 Miami 31-24 in Week 10 college football clash.
- Title: Notre Dame holds off No. 1 Miami · The Athletic | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: notre dame, miami hurricanes, college football, week 10, college football playoff, cj carr, darian mensah, marcus freeman, mario cristobal, heisman trophy, The Athletic
- Source: The Athletic — https://nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/miami-vs-notre-dame-live-updates-college-football-score-result/AE7tVZ7kw6rX
- Author: The Athletic
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:00:01.096+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: notre dame, miami hurricanes, college football, week 10, college football playoff, cj carr, darian mensah, marcus freeman, mario cristobal, heisman trophy, news, world
## 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'.
## Key takeaway

Notre Dame defeats No. 1 Miami 31-24 in Week 10 college football game.