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CJ Carr Leads Notre Dame Past No. 1 Miami in Final-Snap Win

CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and 3 touchdowns as Notre Dame handed Miami its first loss and kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive.

  • On Saturday, top-ranked Miami lost 31-24 to Notre Dame after officials ruled tight end Elija Lofton's apparent touchdown catch incomplete with 3 minutes remaining in South Bend.
  • The controversial ruling evoked memories of the 1988 loss to the Fighting Irish, when Cleveland Gary's fumble negated a potential national title run for the Hurricanes.
  • Playing without injured receiver Malachi Toney, who accounted for 46% of touchdown receptions, Miami trailed 24-3 before quarterback Darian Mensah sparked a comeback with three second-half touchdowns.
  • Miami coach Mario Cristobal expressed frustration postgame, saying, "Very disappointed in the way that was called with the game on the line and clear possession inbounds."
  • Despite the defeat, the Hurricanes remain in contention for the College Football Playoff, positioning the team to recover in upcoming matchups.
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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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