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Elija Lofton's Near-Catch for Miami Becomes Latest Entry in Canes-Irish Rivalry Lore
Miami said Elija Lofton had a touchdown catch overturned late, leaving the Hurricanes one point short and extending the rivalry’s disputed calls.
- 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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Elija Lofton’s near-catch for Miami becomes latest entry in Canes-Irish rivalry lore
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — For 38 years, Miami has insisted the same thing: Cleveland Gary didn’t fumble in a still-debated loss at Notre Dame. And now, that play has some company. Add another did-he-or-didn’t-he to the lore of the rivalry between the Hurricanes and the Fighting Irish. Miami argued that Elija Lofton caught what...
Elija Lofton's near-catch for Miami becomes latest entry in Canes
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — For 38 years, Miami has insisted the same thing: Cleveland Gary didn’t fumble in a still-debated loss at Notre Dame. And now, that play has some company. Add another did-he-or-didn’t-he to the
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