MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- - A renewed rivalry, a sold-out stadium, national television audience, prime-time matchup of teams who expect to contend for spots in the College Football Playoff.

That's how many might describe the meeting between No. 6 Notre Dame and No. 10 Miami when they collide in a season-opener on Sunday night.

Notre Dame made the CFP national title game last season; Miami felt like it was snubbed by the committee that chose that event's 12-team field. The Irish will start untried CJ Carr at quarterback (he's never attempted a pass in a college game), while Miami is replacing No. 1 pick Cam Ward with Georgia transfer Carson Beck - part of two national championship teams with the Bulldogs and someone who is no stranger to marquee games like this.

"What a way to start

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