Miami vs Notre Dame Picks and Prediction for Saturday November 7, 2026
Miami (FL) vs Notre Dame Game Information
The Miami Hurricanes will be on the road Saturday night for a matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish inside Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM ET. Miami comes into Saturday ranked No. 1 in the nation, undefeated through eight games played following a narrow three-point road victory against North Carolina a week ago. Notre Dame enters Saturday ranked No. 11 in the country with seven wins through its first eight games, having won four of its last five. The Fighting Irish come into this matchup as 7.5-point home favorites at -278 on the moneyline, while Miami is listed at +225. The total is set at 54.5 points. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.
Miami (FL) Preview
Darian Mensah leads the Miami offense this season with 2,425 passing yards and 25 touchdowns on 188 completions, along with 109 rushing yards and two scores on 24 carries. Javian Mallory is the top ball carrier on the Miami roster with 495 yards and seven touchdowns on 71 carries. Mark Fletcher Jr. has chipped in 457 yards and nine scores on 94 carries. Malachi Toney leads the Miami receiving corps with 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns on 73 catches. Cooper Barkate is second on the roster with 372 yards and four touchdowns on 28 receptions. Defensively, Miami had some issues last week, allowing 35 points on 407 total yards, but the Hurricanes forced one turnover to help seal the victory. Offensively, Miami was phenomenal, compiling 416 total yards and scoring 38 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter. Darian Mensah led the Miami offense, completing 22 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns. Malachi Toney added a team-high 75 receiving yards and two touchdowns on seven catches.
Notre Dame Preview
CJ Carr leads the Notre Dame offense this season with 1,849 passing yards and 18 touchdowns on 148 completions, along with 86 rushing yards and three scores on 25 carries. Nolan James Jr. leads the Notre Dame rushing attack with 519 yards and eight touchdowns on 90 carries. Jonaz Walton has added 477 yards and four scores on 69 carries, while Aneyas Williams has chipped in 331 yards and four touchdowns on 72 attempts. Jordan Faison is the top receiver on the Notre Dame roster with 497 yards and four touchdowns on 38 catches. Micah Gilbert has added 430 yards and three scores on 24 receptions, giving the Fighting Irish another reliable option in the passing game.
Miami (FL) vs Notre Dame Pick
Notre Dame comes into this matchup in a must-win situation and should be ready to defend its home field against the top-ranked team in the country. The Fighting Irish have the offensive balance and defensive talent necessary to challenge Miami throughout the game. The Hurricanes will also be without their top receiving target, creating additional problems for an offense that has relied heavily on its passing attack this season. Notre Dame should find success establishing its running game and controlling the tempo, keeping Miami's explosive offense off the field. However, the Hurricanes have enough talent and depth on both sides of the ball to remain competitive despite the difficult road environment. Look for Notre Dame to make the necessary plays down the stretch and secure a statement home victory, but Miami should keep things close enough to cover the big number.
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- Pick: Miami Hurricanes +7.5
- Secondary: Over 54.5
Final Score Prediction: Notre Dame wins, but Miami covers 38-35
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