MIAMI GARDENS — If the Miami Hurricanes want to proclaim they’re back, it’s fitting they make the statement in another installment of the “Catholics vs. Convicts” rivalry.
It started looking like Miami was ready to pull away with a two-touchdown lead. Then, the Hurricanes were on the verge of a collapse with the offense going stagnant.
Finally, new quarterback Carson Beck, the Georgia transfer, conducted a late drive, with an assist from the ground game and a key penalty, for the decisive points.
New kicker Carter Davis made a 47-yard field goal with 1:04 remaining, and No. 10 Miami pulled out a 27-24 win against No. 6 Notre Dame in front of 66,793 raucous fans Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Hurricanes (1-0) notched their seventh consecutive home win against the Fighting Irish