Notre Dame still alive in CFP race after holding off rally from No. 1 Miami | Sports | centraloregondaily.com

Notre Dame still alive in CFP race after holding off rally from No. 1 Miami John Brice, USA TODAY Nov 7, 2026 45 mins ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SOUTH BEND, IN – Notre Dame buckled late Saturday night inside Notre Dame Stadium in the shadow of Touchdown Jesus. The Irish never folded, and now they can buckle up for an altogether different reason: A return trip to the College Football Playoff.Building a three-touchdown lead and then hanging on, the Fighting Irish outlasted Miami 31-24 for the program's first win against a No. 1 team since Clemson was defeated here in 2020.The Fighting Irish, No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll but just No. 11 last Tuesday in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, seemed on the verge of blowing out the Hurricanes. Scoring just moments before the half when CJ Carr connected on play action to Micah Gilbert as he darted into the end zone for a 17-3 halftime lead.Then, Notre Dame got another Gilbert touchdown three minutes into the second half. The Irish defense snuffed out Miami’s opening possession, Jordan Faison delivered a ...