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Notre Dame vs. Miami FL - Photo Gallery - Nov. 7, 2026Notre Dame vs. Miami FL - Photo Gallery - Nov. 7, 2026
Jeffrey Myers

Notre Dame vs. Miami FL - Photo Gallery - Nov. 7, 2026

Jason Sudeikis, a life-long Notre Dame fan, joined ESPN's College Game Day set as the 'guest picker' before the game.Jason Sudeikis, a life-long Notre Dame fan, joined ESPN's College Game Day set as the 'guest picker' before the game.
03 - Pregame Band 1November 7, 2026; The Notre Dame Marching Band wears LED lights as they enter Notre Dame Stadium for pregame ceremonies before the game against Miami. (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)
The Band of the Fighting Irish joined into the LED wristband show before the game to provide an incredibly unique pregame ceremony.The Band of the Fighting Irish joined into the LED wristband show before the game to provide an incredibly unique pregame ceremony.
The National Colors were presented by a host of team captains who played for the late legendary Notre Dame head football coach Lou Holtz.The National Colors were presented by a host of team captains who played for the late legendary Notre Dame head football coach Lou Holtz.
06 - Team Entrance
The first touchdown of the game was scored by Jordan Faison, who made a toe-tapping reception in the end zone.The first touchdown of the game was scored by Jordan Faison, who made a toe-tapping reception in the end zone.
Faison returns to the team bench after his touchdown catch.Faison returns to the team bench after his touchdown catch.
Notre Dame's lead grew to 17-3 when Micah Gilbert caught the first of two touchdown passes from CJ Carr.Notre Dame's lead grew to 17-3 when Micah Gilbert caught the first of two touchdown passes from CJ Carr.
Miami rallied to get back into the game. Luke Talich's late third-quarter interception gave the momentum back to Notre Dame.Miami rallied to get back into the game. Luke Talich's late third-quarter interception gave the momentum back to Notre Dame.
11 - Talich INT end zone celebration
Nolan James Jr. caught a fourth-down catch to get into scoring position, then delivered the game-winning points with a one-yard run.Nolan James Jr. caught a fourth-down catch to get into scoring position, then delivered the game-winning points with a one-yard run.
15 - Carr Celebration
It was the defense's game to win and they had been after Miami (FL) quarterback Darian Mensah all night, including a sack by Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa.It was the defense's game to win and they had been after Miami (FL) quarterback Darian Mensah all night, including a sack by Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa.
The biggest sack at the biggest moment. The Irish crush Mensah on Miami's final drive.The biggest sack at the biggest moment. The Irish crush Mensah on Miami's final drive.
It was celebration time. Adon Shuler (8) and Leonard Moore (15) enjoy a moment with the Irish faithful.It was celebration time. Adon Shuler (8) and Leonard Moore (15) enjoy a moment with the Irish faithful.
17 - Freeman and Carr Alma Mater