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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiNovember 7, 2026Miami-Dade County

University of Miami fans express excitement and nerves ahead of football matchup against Notre Dame

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University of Miami students and fans in Coral Gables shared their excitement and game-day jitters ahead of Saturday's football matchup against rival Notre Dame. The Hurricanes enter the game ranked number one, while facing the absence of injured star receiver Malachi Toney. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on ABC Miami Channel 18.

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Why It Matters

Local businesses across South Florida are hosting watch parties for the high-profile game, and the university's football program enters a top-tier matchup for the first time in decades.

Key Facts

  • The University of Miami Hurricanes enter the match against Notre Dame ranked number one for the first time in decades.
  • Star receiver Malachi Toney has been sidelined ahead of the game due to an injury suffered during practice.
  • The game takes place in South Bend, Indiana, with kickoff scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  • The game will be broadcast on ABC Miami Channel 18.
  • Several local businesses across South Florida are hosting watch parties for fans.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“Region where fans and businesses are hosting watch parties.”PersonSamantha“Senior student expressing concern over the player injury.”PersonLaura“Senior student interviewed about the game.”OrganizationUniversity of Miami“Institution where students expressed excitement for the football game.”locationSouth Bend“Indiana city where the game is being played and players arrived.”OrganizationNotre Dame“Longtime rival football team facing the University of Miami.”PersonMalachi Toney“Star receiver sidelined due to a practice injury.”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article.”PersonRobert Goodman“Canes fan commenting on team depth and strategy.”PersonLeonard“Fan interviewed about the team.”locationIndiana“State where South Bend is located.”OrganizationABC Miami Channel 18“Broadcasting channel airing the game.”PersonElla“Student interviewed regarding game day.”Organization7News“News outlet that interviewed students on Friday.”locationCoral Gables“City where the university campus is located and fans gathered.”PersonNelly“Student sharing feelings ahead of the matchup.”