Miami football earned a huge win in thrilling fashion to kick off its 2025 season on Sunday, Aug. 31, defeating No. 5 Notre Dame 27-24 at home.

The No. 10 Hurricanes forced two turnovers and had an efficient performance offensively, as first-year transfer Carson Beck completed 20 of 30 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns in his first start at Miami. Six passes for 82 yards and a touchdown went to 17-year-old true freshman Malachi Toney, who emerged as a potential future star for the Hurricanes.

Notre Dame, once down 21-7, didn’t go down easy, however, as it scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, finding offensive momentum that wasn’t there in the first three quarters of the game. Redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr, making his first-career start, completed 19 of 30 passes for 221 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He also rushed for a score.

Miami looked the part in its season opener, and appears to be a true contender for both the ACC championship and College Football Playoff.

Here are the highlights from Miami’s Week 1 win at home over Notre Dame, the reigning national championship runners-up.

Miami vs Notre Dame score

TEAMS 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q F
Notre Dame 0 7 0 17 24
Miami 0 14 7 6 27

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Miami holds on for 27-24 win

Miami sacks CJ Carr twice on Notre Dame's final drive, keeping the Fighting Irish from a potential game-tying drive. The Hurricanes open their season with a huge win over a historic rival.

Miami field goal is good

Carter Davis hits the potential game-winning field goal, as he nails a 47-yard kick to give Miami a 27-24 lead with 1:04 remaining.

Miami in field goal range

Miami is driving down the field and has the ball on Notre Dame's 30-yard line. The Hurricanes are aiming to gain as much yardage as possible here before lining up for a potential game-winning field goal.

Notre Dame evens score

CJ Carr throws a 65-yard pass to Eli Raridon, who was wide open on a coverage bust from Miami. The play puts Notre Dame in the red zone, and Carr scrambles for a 7-yard touchdown to even the score at 24.

Here comes Notre Dame.

Notre Dame hits field goal

Notre Dame makes the score 24-17 on a 39-yard field goal make by Noah Burnette. The Fighting Irish make it a one-possession game and desperately need a stop on Miami's next drive.

Miami takes two-possession lead

Miami's Carter Davis nails a 38-year field goal, which gives Miami a 24-14 lead with 9:42 left in the fourth quarter.

Notre Dame limits the damage, but still falls behind by two possessions.

CJ Carr throws interception

Worst-case scenario strikes for Notre Dame, as CJ Carr's bubble screen throw is tipped and intercepted by Rueben Bain Jr. Miami regains possession with great field position after the heads-up play from the Hurricanes.

Notre Dame sacks Carson Beck

Carson Beck drops back on third-and-7, but Notre Dame gets to him in the backfield for the sack.

Fighting Irish starting to make things interesting, as they have a chance to tie things up on their next possession.

Notre Dame strikes back

Notre Dame isn't going away, as CJ Carr throws a 1-yard touchdown to Jordan Faison to make the score 21-14. Fighting Irish need a stop now.

Notre Dame punts

Miami is dominating in the trenches offensively and defensively, and forces another punt. The Hurricanes have a chance to go up three scores on their second possession of the second half.

Miami marches down the field and scores

Miami is getting whatever it wants offensively right now, as the Hurricanes come out of halftime and put together a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive ending in a 5-yard touchdown run by CharMar Brown.

Miami leads 21-7 with 7:23 left in the third quarter.

CJ Daniels makes unbelievable TD catch

With 18 seconds left, Carson Beck slightly overthrows CJ Daniels near the end zone, and Daniels climbs the ladder and makes a one-handed grab for the score while avoiding two defenders.

That might be a candidate for catch of the year, and gives Miami a 14-7 lead just before halftime.

CJ Carr buys time, throws touchdown

What a play by CJ Carr, as he rolls to his left, then his right, then his left again before hitting Micah Gilbert for a 7-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.

Jadarian Price puts Notre Dame in red zone

Notre Dame is finding success with Jadarian Price in the backfield, as Price is up to five carries for 49 yards after his 30-yard run puts the Fighting Irish on Miami's 3-yard line.

Notre Dame looking to tie things up here.

Notre Dame goes three-and-out

Miami has all the momentum, as it follows up its touchdown by forcing a quick three-and-out. Notre Dame needs to get its offense going.

Miami takes 7-0 lead

Carson Beck fires a strike to 17-year-old Malachi Toney, finding the true freshman for a 28-yard touchdown to give Miami a 7-0 lead with 14:04 left in the second quarter.

Beck has been solid in his first game back from injury, completing 7 of 12 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown so far.

David Blay blows up third-down try

CJ Carr can't convert on the run play on third-and-1 as Miami defensive tackle David Blay overwhelms the Notre Dame offensive lineman and tackles Carr behind the line of scrimmage.

Miami forces a quick three-and-out and regains possession.

Miami squanders opportunity

Notre Dame holds Miami to a field goal attempt, which the Hurricanes throw away as the snap isn't clean. Miami doesn't get a kick off, and fails to score.

Notre Dame takes over in its own territory with the game still tied at 0-0.

Miami forces turnover

CJ Carr throws a short pass to Malachi Fields, but Justin Scott gets to Fields and forces a fumble, giving the ball right back to Miami on Notre Dame's first play of its second drive. Jakobe Thomas recovers.

Huge play for the Hurricanes, who take over great field position.

Miami punts

Miami runs it on third-and-2, but Notre Dame stuffs it. The Fighting Irish are set to take over on their own 22-yard line after the punt.

Carson Beck completes 3 of 4 passes for 27 yards on the drive.

Notre Dame punts

Notre Dame comes out firing, letting CJ Carr pass six times while rushing once for a yard with Jeremiyah Love. The Fighting Irish stall out, however, and will punt from Miami's 42-yard line.

Miami won the coin toss and deferred to the second half.

Miami vs Notre Dame weather update

There's noticeable rain at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, which will be something to watch as the game unfolds, particularly with how the weather might impact the passing game and players' grip of the ball.

Jimmy Johnson in attendance

Legendary former Miami coach Jimmy Johnson is in attendance, and he gets the crowd fired up by cranking the Hurricanes siren on the sideline at Hard Rock Stadium. Michael Irvin, who played for Johnson at Miami and with the Dallas Cowboys, is also in the house.

Jeremiyah Love stats

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is one of the top returning backs in college football. Here are his year-by-year stats in college.

  • 2023: 71 rushes for 385 yards with a touchdown; eight receptions for 77 yards with a touchdown
  • 2024: 163 rushes for 1,125 yards with 17 touchdowns; 28 receptions for 237 yards with two touchdowns

Miami vs Notre Dame uniform matchup

Here's a look at Miami and Notre Dame's uniform matchup, as historic rivals are set for classic looks in Week 1.

What time does Miami vs Notre Dame start?

  • Date: Sunday, Aug. 31
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)

Notre Dame-Miami is set for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 31, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

What TV channel is Miami vs Notre Dame on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)

Notre Dame-Miami will air live on ESPN, with streaming options on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Miami vs Notre Dame predictions

  • Mike Berardino, South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame 24, Miami 17.
  • Tom Noie, South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame 24, Miami 20.

Berardino predicts Notre Dame to intercept Miami quarterback Carson Beck twice, and for Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr to have a successful debut. Noie also writes Carr doesn't have to be spectacular, and Notre Dame's defense and run game should propel it to victory against the Hurricanes.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Miami football vs Notre Dame highlights: Hurricanes hold off Irish for Week 1 win

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