🏈 No. 10 Miami (Fla.) Digs in Late, Tops No. 6 Notre Dame in 27-24 Thriller
Published: August 31, 2025
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL – In a dramatic season opener, the 10th-ranked Miami Hurricanes edged out the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a 27-24 victory on Sunday night. The game featured late-game heroics, standout performances, and a thrilling finish that captivated fans.
🏆 Game Highlights
- Carter Davis delivered the game-winning moment with a 47-yard field goal with 1:04 remaining, securing the lead for Miami.
- Carson Beck, making his debut as Miami’s starting quarterback, threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing poise under pressure.
- CJ Daniels made a spectacular one-handed touchdown grab, adding to Miami’s offensive highlights.FOX Sports+7FOX Sports+7FOX Sports+7
- Rueben Bain sealed the win with a crucial interception on a deflected pass in the fourth quarter.
- Malachi Toney and Marty Brown contributed with a touchdown catch and a touchdown run, respectively.FOX Sports
🏈 Notre Dame’s Effort
- CJ Carr, in his first start for Notre Dame, completed 19 of 30 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He also added a rushing touchdown with 3:21 left, tying the game after a 14-point deficit.
- Micah Gilbert and Jordan Faison each had touchdown receptions, contributing to the Irish’s offensive efforts.
🔍 Key Moments
- Miami dominated the first half, executing two 75-yard touchdown drives, including a 12-second left touchdown pass to Daniels, giving them a 14-7 halftime lead.
- The Hurricanes maintained control in the third quarter, with a 75-yard drive culminating in Brown’s 5-yard touchdown run.
- Notre Dame mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, with Carr’s rushing touchdown tying the game at 24-all.
- Miami responded with a methodical drive, setting up Davis’s decisive field goal.
📊 Final Stats
- Miami: 324 total yardsFOX Sports+12Notre Dame Athletics+12FOX Sports+12
- Notre Dame: 314 total yardsNotre Dame Athletics+13FOX Sports+13FOX Sports+13
- Turnovers: Miami 1, Notre Dame 1FOX Sports+9FOX Sports+9FOX Sports+9
🗣️ Post-Game Reactions
- Carson Beck: “In the face of adversity, we got it done when we needed to.”FOX Sports+2FOX Sports+2
- Miami’s Defense: “We stepped up when it mattered most, especially in the final moments.”
📅 What’s Next
- Miami: Hosts Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, September 6.FOX Sports
- Notre Dame: Returns home to face Texas A&M on Saturday, September 13.
