Notre Dame defeats top-ranked Miami in college football upset
Notre Dame beats previously unbeaten Miami 31-24, avenging last year's loss that damaged its playoff prospects.
At a glance
- Notre Dame won 31-24 against previously unbeaten Miami
- The victory avenged a prior loss to the Hurricanes
- Last year's loss to Miami had damaged Notre Dame's playoff prospects
Notre Dame defeated top-ranked Miami 31-24 in a college football matchup. The victory came against a Hurricanes team that had entered the game unbeaten.
The win held particular significance for Notre Dame, as it avenged a previous loss to Miami that had harmed the Fighting Irish's College Football Playoff hopes in the prior season.
Why it matters
The result removes an unbeaten team from contention and reshapes the college football playoff picture heading into the final stretch of the season.
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