NewsWPLG Local 10November 8, 2026Miami-Dade County
No. 1 Miami suffers 31-24 defeat to No. 11 Notre Dame in first loss of season
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The No. 1 Miami Hurricanes suffered their first loss of the season in a 31-24 defeat against the No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Miami overcame a 21-point second-half deficit to pull within a touchdown, but Notre Dame held on in the final minutes to secure the win. Both teams enter their next matchups with 8-1 records.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The outcome shifts the national college football landscape by handing Miami its first defeat of the season and altering both teams' playoff trajectories as they head into November games.
Key Facts
- No. 11 Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami 31-24, handing the Hurricanes their first loss of the season.
- Notre Dame built a 21-point lead, taking a 24-3 advantage in the second half before holding off Miami's comeback.
- Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.
- Miami quarterback Darian Mensah finished with 24 completions on 43 attempts for 276 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
- Miami tight end Elija Lofton recorded a career-high 113 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven catches.
- Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert caught nine passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns.
- Miami wide receiver Cooper Barkate caught 10 passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns.
- Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. rushed 16 times for 52 yards and a touchdown.
- Miami fell to an 8-1 record and will host Duke next Saturday at noon.
- Notre Dame improved to an 8-1 record and will host Boston College next Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationMiami Hurricanes“College football team that suffered its first loss of the season.”PersonJonaz Walton“Notre Dame running back.”PersonElija Lofton“Miami tight end.”PersonSamson Okunlola“Miami tackle.”PersonMark Fletcher Jr.“Miami running back.”PersonBryce Fitzgerald“Miami player in coverage.”locationNotre Dame Stadium“Location of the football game in South Bend, Indiana.”PersonDaylyn Upshaw“Miami wide receiver.”PersonNolan James Jr.“Notre Dame running back.”PersonJordan Faison“Notre Dame wide receiver.”PersonJustin Smith“Miami defensive lineman.”PersonJake Weinberg“Miami kicker.”OrganizationNotre Dame Fighting Irish“College football team that defeated Miami.”OrganizationBoston College“Notre Dame's next opponent.”PersonCJ Carr“Notre Dame quarterback.”OrganizationDuke“Miami's next opponent.”PersonLuke Talich“Notre Dame safety.”PersonMalachi Toney“Injured wide receiver for Miami.”PersonDarian Mensah“Miami quarterback.”PersonMicah Gilbert“Notre Dame wide receiver.”PersonSpencer Porath“Notre Dame kicker.”PersonCooper Barkate“Miami wide receiver.”PersonVandrevius Jacobs“Miami wide receiver.”