In a thrilling matchup at Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Hurricanes secured a hard-fought 27-24 victory over Notre Dame, with standout performances from quarterback Carson Beck and wide receiver CJ Daniels. Daniels’ jaw-dropping one-handed touchdown catch, which he made with 12 seconds remaining in the first half, became a defining moment of the game. The play, which saw Daniels leap into the air and snag the ball behind his head before falling into the end zone, left the crowd in awe and solidified Miami’s lead in a crucial matchup against ranked Notre Dame.
The Hurricanes started strong, with Beck launching a 28-yard touchdown pass to Malachi Toney that gave Miami an early 7-0 lead. Notre Dame’s redshirt freshman quarterback, CJ Carr, responded with a seven-yard touchdown pass to Micah Gilbert in the second quarter, tying the game at 14-14 after the extra point attempt. The game remained tight throughout, with both teams trading blows and keeping the momentum shifting until Daniels’ historic catch in the first half. Referees had to review the play to ensure the ball was secured across the goal line, and it was ultimately upheld, giving Miami a 21-14 halftime edge.
The second half saw Miami push its lead with CharMar Brown’s touchdown to make it 21-7, but Notre Dame fought back with a one-yard completion from Carr to Jordan Faison, narrowing the gap to 21-14. The Fighting Irish made a strong push in the fourth quarter, with Carr completing a 45-yard touchdown pass to close the gap at 24-24. Despite the close score, Miami’s Carson Beck orchestrated a game-winning drive, capping off the game with a 34-yard field goal from Carter Davis with 1:04 remaining. Carr, however, had a chance to lead Notre Dame to a game-winning drive but failed due to a critical breakdown in the final moments.
Daniels’ performance was a key factor in Miami’s victory, finishing with five catches for 46 yards and the game’s most memorable moment. Beck delivered an efficient performance, completing 20 of 31 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. Carr, though, struggled to match that efficiency, completing 19 of 30 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns while throwing one interception. Notre Dame’s Eli Raridon led the team with 97 yards receiving on five catches, while the Hurricanes held Jadarian Price and Jeremiyah Love in check for the game. The win positions Miami to climb in the AP Top 25, while Notre Dame’s performance against a high-ranked opponent may affect their national rankings.