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Hurricanes' Undefeated Season Sunk by Notre Dame
8 Nov
Summary
- Miami's undefeated season ended with a 31-24 loss to Notre Dame.
- Key turnovers, including late interceptions, thwarted Miami's comeback efforts.
- Star receiver Malachi Toney's absence was noted, but not the sole factor.
The Miami Hurricanes suffered their first loss of the season on November 8, 2026, falling 31-24 to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This defeat ended Miami's bid for an undefeated season. The Hurricanes trailed 17-3 at halftime and by as much as 24-3 in the third quarter. Quarterback Darian Mensah led a spirited comeback, throwing two touchdown passes to Cooper Barkate to close the gap. However, a crucial interception by Notre Dame's Luke Talich and a subsequent touchdown extended the Irish's lead. Miami's final drive to tie the game ended with a turnover on downs in the end zone. The absence of star wide receiver Malachi Toney, who underwent ankle surgery, was a significant factor, though the team's pass defense also struggled early against Notre Dame's CJ Carr.
