No. 4 Notre Dame Secures Upset Victory Over No. 1 Miami in South Bend
In South Bend, Indiana, No. 4 Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami with a final score of 31-24. Notre Dame established a significant lead and successfully defended it against Miami's efforts to come back, keeping their national championship aspirations alive.

Bakersfield, CA, November 8, 2026 — In a highly anticipated college football matchup, No. 4 Notre Dame hosted No. 1 Miami in South Bend, Indiana. The Fighting Irish emerged victorious with a final score of 31-24.
Notre Dame established a significant lead during the game. Miami attempted to mount a comeback in the later stages, but Notre Dame’s defense held firm, successfully defending their advantage to secure the win.
This pivotal victory for Notre Dame not only marks a significant achievement against the top-ranked opponent but also keeps their national championship aspirations alive for the current season.
Further details regarding key plays, individual performances, or the specific timeline of the game’s momentum shifts were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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