Miami Edges Notre Dame in Season-Opening Thriller
Miami defeated Notre Dame 27-24 in a competitive Week 1 matchup. The Hurricanes controlled the first half, building a 14-7 lead by halftime before extending their advantage to 21-7 through three quarters. Notre Dame mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, scoring 17 points in the final frame to nearly complete the upset.
C.J. Carr led Notre Dame's passing attack with 221 yards, connecting with Eli Raridon for 97 receiving yards, including a crucial 65-yard completion late in the game. Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. paced the ground game with 66 rushing yards.
The contest featured four lead changes and remained competitive throughout, with the game swinging between teams multiple times. Miami's defense made key plays, including a 12-yard interception return by Rueben Bain Jr. in the fourth quarter that proved decisive. Notre Dame's defense also created momentum with notable stops in earlier periods.
The game exceeded the 50.5 over-under total, and Miami covered the 3-point spread in a tightly contested affair that showcased both offenses' ability to move the ball effectively.
AI-generated recap · Aug 22, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Notre Dame | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 24 |
 Miami | 0 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 19-30 | 20-31 |
| Pass Yards | 221 | 205 |
| Rush Yards | 94 | 127 |
| Total Yards | 315 | 332 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 4-9 | 5-14 |
| Penalties | 5-30 | 6-51 |
| Possession | 26:03 | 33:57 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
CJ Carr pass complete to Jordan Faison for a loss of 2 yards to the ND 23
CJ Carr pass complete to Eli Raridon for 5 yds to the ND 28
CJ Carr pass complete to Jordan Faison for 14 yds to the ND 42 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr pass complete to Jordan Faison for 15 yds to the MIA 43 for a 1ST down
Jeremiyah Love run for 1 yd to the MIA 42
CJ Carr pass incomplete to Jeremiyah Love
CJ Carr pass incomplete
James Rendell punt for 37 yds
Jordan Lyle run for 5 yds to the MIA 10
Carson Beck pass complete to Keelan Marion for 14 yds to the MIA 24 for a 1ST down
Carson Beck pass complete to CJ Daniels for 5 yds to the MIA 29
Jordan Lyle run for 5 yds to the MIA 34 for a 1ST down
Carson Beck pass complete to Joshua Moore for 8 yds to the MIA 42
Carson Beck pass incomplete to Joshisa Trader
Jordan Lyle run for no gain to the MIA 42
Dylan Joyce punt for 43 yds , Jordan Faison returns for 7 yds to the ND 22
CJ Carr pass complete to Malachi Fields for 2 yds Malachi Fields fumbled, forced by Justin Scott, recovered by MIA Jakobe Thomas
Carson Beck pass incomplete
Jordan Lyle run for 1 yd to the ND 23
Carson Beck pass complete to Keelan Marion for 8 yds to the ND 15
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 3 yds to the ND 12 for a 1ST down
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 5 yds to the ND 7
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for a loss of 3 yards to the ND 10
Carson Beck pass incomplete
TEAM run for a loss of 8 yards to the ND 20 TEAM fumbled, recovered by MIA Dylan Joyce TEAM run for a loss of 8 yards to the ND 20 TEAM fumbled, recovered by MIA Dylan Joyce
Jeremiyah Love run for 8 yds to the ND 28
Jeremiyah Love run for 1 yd to the ND 29
CJ Carr run for a loss of 2 yards to the ND 27
James Rendell punt for 43 yds
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 15 yds to the MIA 45 for a 1ST down
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 3 yds to the MIA 48
Carson Beck pass incomplete to Keelan Marion
Carson Beck pass complete to Malachi Toney for 13 yds to the ND 39 for a 1ST down
Carson Beck pass complete to Malachi Toney for 11 yds to the ND 28 for a 1ST down
Jordan Lyle run for no gain to the ND 28
Carson Beck pass incomplete
Malachi Toney 28 Yd pass from Carson Beck (Carter Davis Kick)
Carter Davis kickoff for 65 yds , Jadarian Price return for 15 yds to the ND 15
CJ Carr pass complete to Jeremiyah Love for 3 yds to the ND 18
Jeremiyah Love run for 3 yds to the ND 21
CJ Carr pass incomplete
James Rendell punt for 45 yds
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 2 yds to the MIA 36
Carson Beck pass incomplete
Miami Penalty, Offensive Holding (Samson Okunlola) to the MIA 26
Carson Beck pass incomplete to Malachi Toney
Dylan Joyce punt for 44 yds , Jordan Faison returns for 2 yds to the ND 32
Jadarian Price run for 2 yds to the ND 34
CJ Carr run for 6 yds to the ND 40
Jadarian Price run for 2 yds to the ND 42 for a 1ST down
Jadarian Price run for 14 yds to the MIA 44 for a 1ST down
Jadarian Price run for 1 yd to the MIA 43
CJ Carr pass complete to Micah Gilbert for 10 yds to the MIA 33 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr pass incomplete
Jadarian Price run for 30 yds to the MIA 3 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr run for no gain to the MIA 3
Jadarian Price run for a loss of 4 yards to the MIA 7 Jadarian Price fumbled, forced by Wesley Bissainthe, recovered by ND CJ Carr
CJ Carr pass complete to Micah Gilbert for 7 yds for a TD (Noah Burnette KICK)
CharMar Brown run for 5 yds to the MIA 30
Carson Beck pass complete to Malachi Toney for 7 yds to the MIA 37 for a 1ST down
CharMar Brown run for 3 yds to the MIA 40
Carson Beck pass complete to CJ Daniels for 9 yds to the MIA 49 for a 1ST down
CharMar Brown run for 3 yds to the ND 48
Carson Beck pass complete to CharMar Brown for 10 yds to the ND 38 for a 1ST down
CharMar Brown run for 4 yds to the ND 34
Carson Beck pass complete to Keelan Marion for 7 yds to the ND 27 for a 1ST down
Carson Beck pass complete to CharMar Brown for 7 yds to the ND 20
Carson Beck pass complete to CJ Daniels for 20 yds for a TD (Carter Davis KICK)
TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the ND 24
End of 2nd Quarter
Miami Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the MIA 20
Carson Beck run for 5 yds to the MIA 25
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 2 yds to the MIA 27
Carson Beck pass complete to Elija Lofton for 15 yds to the MIA 42 for a 1ST down
Carson Beck pass complete to Mark Fletcher Jr. for 8 yds to the 50 yard line
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 11 yds to the ND 39 for a 1ST down
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 9 yds to the ND 30
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 3 yds to the ND 27 for a 1ST down
CharMar Brown run for 2 yds to the ND 25
Carson Beck pass complete to Joshua Moore for no gain to the ND 25
Carson Beck pass complete to Malachi Toney for 16 yds to the ND 9 for a 1ST down
CharMar Brown run for 4 yds to the ND 5
CharMar Brown run for 5 yds for a TD (Carter Davis KICK)
CJ Carr pass incomplete
CJ Carr pass incomplete
CJ Carr pass incomplete
James Rendell punt for 55 yds , Malachi Toney returns for 9 yds to the MIA 34 Miami Penalty, Personal Foul (David Blay Jr.) to the MIA 13
CharMar Brown run for 6 yds to the MIA 20
Carson Beck pass complete to CJ Daniels for 3 yds to the MIA 23
CharMar Brown run for no gain to the MIA 23
Dylan Joyce punt for 41 yds, downed at the ND 36
CJ Carr pass complete to Jordan Faison for 5 yds to the ND 41
CJ Carr pass complete to Eli Raridon for 6 yds to the ND 47 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr pass incomplete to Eli Raridon
CJ Carr run for 13 yds to the MIA 40 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr pass complete to Malachi Fields for 26 yds to the MIA 14 for a 1ST down
Notre Dame Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the MIA 24
Miami Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (11 Yards) to the MIA 13 for a 1ST down
Jeremiyah Love run for 2 yds to the MIA 11
Jeremiyah Love run for 3 yds to the MIA 8
CJ Carr run for 6 yds to the MIA 2 for a 1ST down
Jeremiyah Love run for 1 yd to the MIA 1 for a 1ST down Miami Penalty, Unnecessary Roughness (Yards) to the MIA 1 for a 1ST down
Jeremiyah Love run for no gain to the MIA 1
Jordan Faison 1 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Noah Burnette Kick)
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 6 yds to the MIA 31
Miami Penalty, Offensive Holding (Anez Cooper) to the MIA 21
Carson Beck pass complete to Malachi Toney for 7 yds to the MIA 28
Carson Beck sacked by Boubacar Traore for a loss of 7 yards to the MIA 21
Dylan Joyce punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Jordan Faison at the ND 35
Jeremiyah Love run for 8 yds to the ND 43
CJ Carr pass intercepted Rueben Bain Jr. return for 12 yds to the ND 28
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 6 yds to the ND 22
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 1 yd to the ND 21
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 1 yd to the ND 20
Carter Davis 38 yd FG GOOD
CJ Carr pass complete to Jeremiyah Love for 5 yds to the ND 30
CJ Carr pass complete to Jeremiyah Love for 7 yds to the ND 37 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr pass complete to Eli Raridon for 9 yds to the ND 46
CJ Carr pass complete to Malachi Fields for 20 yds to the MIA 34 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr run for 7 yds to the MIA 27
Jeremiyah Love run for 6 yds to the MIA 21 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr sacked by Ahmad Moten Sr. for a loss of 11 yards to the MIA 32 Notre Dame Penalty, Intentional Grounding (CJ Carr) to the MIA 32
CJ Carr pass incomplete to Jaden Greathouse
CJ Carr pass complete to Jeremiyah Love for 11 yds to the MIA 21
Noah Burnette 39 yd FG GOOD
Marcello Diomede kickoff for 65 yds , Keelan Marion return for 32 yds to the MIA 32
Mark Fletcher Jr. run for 2 yds to the MIA 34
Carson Beck pass incomplete to Malachi Toney
Carson Beck pass incomplete to Malachi Toney
Dylan Joyce punt for 41 yds, fair catch by Jordan Faison at the ND 25
CJ Carr pass complete to Eli Raridon for 65 yds to the MIA 10 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr run for 3 yds to the MIA 7
CJ Carr run for 7 yds for a TD (Noah Burnette KICK)
Carson Beck pass complete to CJ Daniels for 9 yds to the MIA 34
CharMar Brown run for 4 yds to the MIA 38 for a 1ST down
Notre Dame Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Christian Gray) to the ND 47 for a 1ST down
Carson Beck pass incomplete to Joshua Moore, broken up by Christian Gray
CharMar Brown run for 8 yds to the ND 39
CharMar Brown run for 3 yds to the ND 36 for a 1ST down
CharMar Brown run for 6 yds to the ND 30
CharMar Brown run for no gain to the ND 30
CharMar Brown run for 1 yd to the ND 29
Carter Davis 47 yd FG GOOD
CJ Carr pass incomplete to Eli Raridon
CJ Carr pass complete to Eli Raridon for 12 yds to the ND 37 for a 1ST down
CJ Carr sacked by Akheem Mesidor for a loss of 7 yards to the ND 30 Notre Dame Penalty, Intentional Grounding (CJ Carr) to the ND 30
CJ Carr sacked by Akheem Mesidor and Rueben Bain Jr. for a loss of 6 yards to the ND 24
Notre Dame Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the ND 19