One of the all-time classic matchups returns when the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes and the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish battle in a high-stakes top-10 Week 1 showdown. New quarterbacks lead both offenses, and the weather could make it tough on both of them to find some traction.
Both teams have aspirations of a College Football Playoff berth, but which team will emerge victorious from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami?
Miami vs. Notre Dame Details
- Date: Sunday, August 31
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, FL
- Predicted Weather at Kick: 88°, Likely Thunderstorms
- How To Watch: ABC
Miami vs. Notre Dame Head-to-Head Record
Notre Dame leads this series 18-8-1, but the two teams haven’t played since 2017. That matchup quickly turned into a blowout when the hometown Hurricanes took it to the Fighting Irish early in the game.
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These two should expect to see each other more in this new era of college football. With an expanded College Football Playoff, there are more opportunities for the Hurricanes and Fighting Irish to play in the regular season and postseason. This matchup draws plenty of attention, so the casual fan will love seeing them play more.
Miami vs. Notre Dame Grades
PFSN College OFFi
- Miami (89,43, B+)
- Notre Dame (86.18, B)
PFSN College DEFi
- Miami (80.11, B-)
- Notre Dame (90.45, A-)
PFSN College OLi
- Miami (87.12, B+)
- Notre Dame (94.31, A)
PFSN College QBi
- Carson Beck (81.4, B-)
- CJ Carr (N/A)
PFSN College RBi
- Mark Fletcher (79.98, C+)
- Jeremiyah Love (85.74, B)
PFSN College WRi
- Keelan Marion (72.59, C-)
- Jaden Greathouse (81.66, B-)
PFSN College TEi
- Elija Lofton (N/A)
- Eli Raridon (N/A)
PFSN College EDGEi
- Rueben Bain Jr. (76.78, C)
- Junior Tuihalamak (78.81, C+)
PFSN College DTi
- Akheem Mesidor (81.38, B-)
- Donovan Hinish (78.61, C+)
PFSN College LBi
- Wesley Bissainthe (76.58, C)
- Jaylen Sneed (83.21, B)
PFSN College CBi
- OJ Frederique Jr. (93.02, A)
- Leonard Moore (90.40, A-)
PFSN College SAFi
- Zechariah Poyser (84.38, B)
- Adon Shuler (88.35, B+)
Miami vs. Notre Dame State Prediction
If QB CJ Carr is the real deal for Notre Dame, then this game will be a back-and-forth battle. Concerns about his ability to secure the starting job have crept in, so there’s pressure for him to silence the doubters. Running back Jeremiyah Love could help, but the ‘Canes’ defense will test Carr by daring him to throw.
I AM SORRY JEREMIYAH LOVE DID… WHAT?!? pic.twitter.com/eF5Bfxra3T
— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) January 10, 2025
Transfer QB Carson Beck is a great fit in Shannon Dawson’s offense. We don’t know who his top targets will be, and the weather might limit how efficient this group can be.
Still, the ‘Canes are in a good position for another playoff run, and they get off to a good start at home.
Prediction: No. 10 Miami 21, No. 6 Notre Dame 17
