Notre Dame hosts Miami on November 7, 2026, renewing one of the most recognizable rivalries in college football history. The series reached national prominence during the late 1980s and early 1990s, when matchups between the Irish and Hurricanes frequently carried championship implications. In more recent years, the rivalry has been sustained through Notre Dame’s ACC scheduling agreement, bringing the programs together on a more regular basis.

Notre Dame holds an on-field advantage in the all-time series against Miami, leading 18-9-1. The most recent meeting between the programs came during the 2025 season, continuing a modern stretch in which the Irish have found success in the matchup. The 2026 meeting adds another chapter to a rivalry defined by national relevance, contrasting styles, and some of the most memorable moments of the modern college football era.