Notre Dame is looking for its first win over the No. 1 team in the nation in exactly seven years. Does it get it when Miami comes to town on Saturday night?
Notre Dame and Miami are usually big enough on their own but factor in national championship hopes for both and tickets are at a record high for Saturday night.
"Leave no doubt" sounds cool and all but if its only done against the likes of Stanford and such, it carries little weight. It's time for Notre Dame to do it against a Big Dog.
The Irish face Miami in a must-win game to save the season. This kind of moment is what fills Notre Dame history books, and it's time to add the latest chapter
One of the best players in college football was hit with injury news ahead of one of the biggest games of 2026, as Miami heads to Notre Dame on Saturday.
The Irish come in at number 11 in the initial CFP rankings, adding a new layer of urgency to the Miami game while providing both clarity and motivation
The Irish are in a tricky spot, facing back-to-back teams with completely opposite styles of play. That being said, there are some things Notre Dame can do this week to build confidence against the Canes.