No. 1 Miami (8-0, 6-0 ACC) visits No. 11 Notre Dame (7-1) at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday in one of the biggest games of the college football season. The Hurricanes are looking to remain undefeated and protect their No. 1 ranking in the College Football Playoff standings, while the Fighting Irish are searching for a signature victory to strengthen their resume.
The Hurricanes have won the last two meetings in the rivalry, including last season's 27-24 victory at Hard Rock Stadium, but have not won in South Bend since 1984.
Miami will also face its toughest test of the season without star wide receiver Malachi Toney, who suffered a high ankle sprain during Wednesday's practice.
Miami vs. Notre Dame: Game information
- Matchup: No. 1 Miami Hurricanes (8-0, 6-0 ACC) at No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-1)
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Ind.
- TV: NBC (Noah Eagle, play-by-play; Todd Blackledge, analyst; Kathryn Tappen and Caroline Pineda, sideline reporters)
- Radio: Miami: 104.3 WQAM-FM. Notre Dame: Notre Dame Radio Network
- Streaming: Peacock, NBC.com and live TV streaming services carrying NBC, FuboTV
- College GameDay: ESPN, 9 a.m. to noon ET, from Library Lawn at Notre Dame
Miami vs. Notre Dame: Odds
- Spread: Notre Dame -7
- Total: 54.5 points
- Moneyline: Miami +225; Notre Dame -278
- Against the spread: Miami is 5-3 this season, while Notre Dame is 4-4.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Miami vs. Notre Dame: Weather
Temperatures in South Bend are expected to be near 40 degrees at kickoff before falling into the mid-30s during the second half. Forecasts show partly cloudy skies Saturday night, with southwest winds around 5 to 10 mph and little chance of precipitation.
Miami vs. Notre Dame: Injury report
Miami OUT
- WR Malachi Toney: High ankle sprain
- WR Joshua Moore: Season-ending injury
- RB CharMar Brown: Season-ending injury
- DB OJ Frederique Jr.: Has remained sidelined since the season opener
Notre Dame OUT
- LB Drayk Bowen: Ankle
- CB DJ McKinney: Ankle
- S Brauntae Johnson: Foot
- DL Christopher Burgess Jr.: Leg
- DL Tiki Hola: Knee
- OL Charles Jagusah: Arm
- OL Chris Terek: Knee
Notre Dame QUESTIONABLE
- DL Francis Brewu: Knee
- DL Jason Onye: Knee
Miami vs. Notre Dame: Game prediction
Notre Dame presents a difficult matchup for Miami, especially without Toney. The Fighting Irish rank first nationally in total defense, allowing just 236.3 yards per game, and have surrendered only two sacks on offense all season. But Miami still has one of the nation's best quarterbacks in Darian Mensah, who has thrown for 2,425 yards, 25 touchdowns and just one interception.
The Hurricanes will need significant contributions from running backs Mark Fletcher Jr. and Jordan Lyle, along with their remaining receiving options, to replace Toney's production. Miami's defense will also face its own challenge against quarterback CJ Carr and an Irish offense averaging 40.4 points per game.
Even without Toney, Miami has enough offensive talent to keep the game close and make plays in the fourth quarter. The Hurricanes have repeatedly found ways to win, and they will do it again tonight.
Final score prediction: Miami 30, Notre Dame 28
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