Hurricanes (1-0)
- Date: 2025-08-31 at 7:30pm ET
- TV: ABC
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida (Hard Rock Stadium)
Notre Dame opens the season on the road in a primetime showdown with Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. The Irish and Hurricanes renew a rivalry filled with history and intensity, with Mario Cristobal’s team looking to make a statement against a playoff contender.
Notre Dame @ Miami (FL) 2025 Game News
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Defense
No Pressure: Notre Dame Defensive Line Struggles Doom Irish in Miami
Notre Dame went to Miami hoping its defensive line would anchor the team the way Marcus Freeman has always envisioned and the way it did in 2024 when the Irish…
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Analysis
Carr Reflects on First Start: Big Plays, Costly Mistakes, and a Promise to Improve
Notre Dame’s 27–24 loss at Miami was a baptism by fire for freshman quarterback CJ Carr. Making his first career start against a top-ten opponent on the road, Carr accounted…
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Analysis
Freeman Defends Notre Dame’s Offensive Game Plan in Miami Loss
Notre Dame’s season opener in Miami ended in a 27–24 loss that was as much about what the Irish didn’t do on offense as it was about what they did.…
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Stats Breakdowns
By the Numbers: Notre Dame Rallies Late, But Miami Holds On in Opener
Notre Dame’s season opener in Miami Gardens turned into a missed opportunity and a frustrating start to what many hoped would be another magical run. In front of a record…
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Notre Dame Press Conference Recaps
Freeman: “We’ll Learn From This” as Notre Dame Falls Flat in Opener
Notre Dame’s 2025 season opener ended in frustration as the Irish fell in heartbreaking fashion to 6th-ranked Miami in a game that felt a lot like many Notre Dame games…
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Notre Dame Football Hype Videos
Get Hype: Notre Dame vs. Miami — The Irish Are Ready for Primetime
The wait is over — Notre Dame opens the 2025 season tonight under the lights in Miami. The sixth-ranked Irish travel to Hard Rock Stadium for a primetime showdown with…
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Media Coverage
Love on SVP: Jeremiyah Love Confident in CJ Carr, Irish Mindset for Miami
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love joined ESPN ahead of Sunday night’s primetime showdown against Miami to talk about the Irish mindset heading into the 2025 season opener. Love echoed…
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Notre Dame Game Previews & Predictions
Frankie V’s Prediction: All Eyes on C.J. Carr as Notre Dame Opens at Miami
The long off-season has finally come to an end. In a few short hours, Notre Dame kicks off its 2025 season in the heat and humidity of Miami against the…
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Notre Dame Football Depth Charts
Notre Dame Football Depth Chart: Week 1 at Miami
Notre Dame opens the 2025 season in Miami on Sunday night as the Irish look to build on last year’s run to the National Championship game. Head coach Marcus Freeman’s…
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Notre Dame Quarterbacks
CJ Carr Reflects on Winning Notre Dame QB Job and Miami Starting Debut
The spotlight is nothing new for a Notre Dame quarterback, but for redshirt freshman CJ Carr, it feels like the moment he’s been preparing for his entire life. This week,…
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Notre Dame Point Spreads & Betting Odds
What Though the Odds: Notre Dame Football Betting Info for Miami Game
Following Notre Dame’s 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois during week two last season, one place college football fans thought they’d never see the Irish end up in was the National…
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Notre Dame Football
Set the Tone: Notre Dame Players Stress Fast, Physical Start Against Miami
Notre Dame’s captains and assistant coaches didn’t mince words on Wednesday — if the Irish want to leave Hard Rock Stadium with a win on Sunday, they’ll need to come…
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Notre Dame Game News
Marcus Freeman Previews Miami: “A Very, Very Talented Football Team”
South Bend, Ind. – With Notre Dame set to open the 2025 season in primetime at Hard Rock Stadium, head coach Marcus Freeman offered a detailed breakdown of what he…
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Analysis
It’s You Against the World: Freeman Embraces Another Notre Dame Road Opener
Notre Dame, Ind. – Another year, another road trip to kick off the season for Notre Dame. The Irish haven’t started a season in South Bend since 2019, and Sunday…
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Notre Dame Football Injury News & Updates
Notre Dame DE Jordan Botelho Available vs. Miami After Latest Injury Setback
Notre Dame’s defense will get a surprising boost this weekend when it kicks off the 2025 season in Miami. Head coach Marcus Freeman announced on Tuesday that Senior defensive end…
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Matchups
Matchups That Matter: Notre Dame vs. Miami 2025 Season Opener
On January 9, 2025, Notre Dame played in the Orange Bowl, where they defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 27-24, inside Hard Rock Stadium. Sunday will mark the second time…
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Notre Dame Game Primers
Notre Dame Football Primer: #6 Irish face #10 Miami in a Sunday Night Showdown
Notre Dame and Miami meet on the gridiron for the first time in nearly a decade (2017). Marcus Freeman’s team enters this matchup fresh off a 14-2 season and loss…
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