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Notre Dame Upsets Top-Ranked Miami 31-24 in South Bend
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| Outlet | Headline as published | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fox NewsRight | Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame silence doubters by knocking off top-ranked Miami, solidifying their CFP ranking | first |
| ESPN | Notre Dame fends off Miami rally to dethrone top-ranked Canes | +57 min |
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The No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish knocked off the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes 31-24 on Saturday night in South Bend, Indiana, handing Miami its first defeat of the season, according to reports from ESPN and Fox News. The matchup carried significant College Football Playoff implications, with ESPN noting that the win was Notre Dame's eighth of the year.
Miami, competing without standout wide receiver Malachi Toney, struggled through the first half and did not score a touchdown until nine minutes remained in the third quarter, Fox News reported. By that stage, Notre Dame had constructed a 24-10 advantage before Miami launched a fourth-quarter comeback. A touchdown pass from Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah cut the deficit to 24-17, but a rushing touchdown by Nolan James Jr. restored a two-score margin for the Irish.
The contest ended in dramatic fashion, as detailed by Fox News. Miami attempted to tie the game late, but Mensah's end-zone throw intended for Elija Lofton was swatted away at the last second. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr subsequently closed out the contest by picking up two first downs, prompting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman to praise his squad postgame for executing during crucial moments.
How outlets are covering this
No. 11 Notre Dame handed top-ranked Miami its first defeat of the season with a 31-24 victory in South Bend, Indiana. The Fighting Irish withstood a late fourth-quarter rally by the Hurricanes to secure their eighth win and bolster their postseason standing.
Shared reporting
- Notre Dame defeated No. 1 ranked Miami with a final score of 31-24 in South Bend, Indiana
- Notre Dame entered the contest ranked No. 11 in the College Football Playoff rankings
- The matchup held major College Football Playoff stakes
Different framing
- ESPN framed the outcome around Notre Dame gaining redemption after losing to Miami the previous year, whereas Fox News highlighted head coach Marcus Freeman answering critics regarding his ability to finish and win on major stages.
Why it matters
Handing the top-ranked team its first loss shakes up the national championship picture and substantially strengthens Notre Dame's case for a premier postseason playoff berth.
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