College Football: Miami's Perfect Season Meets Notre Dame's Defense
The No. 1 Hurricanes travel to South Bend for a primetime clash against the No. 4 Fighting Irish, a rematch of a decisive 2025 regular season game.
By Samantha Reed ·
The top two teams in the country collide on Saturday night.
No. 1 Miami visits South Bend, Indiana, to face No. 4 Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, with pregame coverage starting one hour earlier. This matchup defines the current hierarchy in college football, pitting Miami's undefeated record against Notre Dame's highly ranked defensive unit.
The stakes extend beyond a single win because these teams recently determined playoff seeding. In the 2025 season opener, Miami defeated Notre Dame. That result proved decisive for the 2025 College Football Playoff. Miami advanced to the National Championship game against Indiana, while Notre Dame was eliminated in the first round of the bracket. The Hurricanes now carry that momentum into the 2026 season.
Miami's offense is anchored by quarterback Darian Mensah, who is a contender for the Heisman Trophy. Notre Dame relies on quarterback CJ Carr and a defense that has been a central part of their success. The history between these programs includes famous 1980s matchups, but the recent head-to-head result is the primary factor shaping expectations for Saturday.
The game will be played at Notre Dame Stadium. Viewers can watch the broadcast on NBC or through the Peacock and NBC mobile applications on Apple and Android devices. The outcome will determine whether Miami maintains its perfect record or if Notre Dame secures a top-five victory in prime time.
