No. 1 Miami (8-0) visits No. 11 Notre Dame (7-1) on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET from Notre Dame Stadium, on NBC and Peacock, and ESPN's College GameDay is in South Bend for it. The top-ranked team in the country is the underdog: the market has Notre Dame favored by 5.5 with a total of 57.5, and the BettorEdge community board has the Irish at -213 and the Hurricanes at +170. Miami has the nation's hottest offense at 47.6 points a game. Notre Dame has the defense, allowing 13.4. And the last time they met, Miami won 27-24 in Week 1 of 2025, a result that followed both teams all the way to the playoff selection show.
Moneyline, spread and total for the GameDay game, updated through kickoff, on the game page.
See the live boardQuick comparison
| Miami Hurricanes | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | |
|---|---|---|
| Record and rank | 8-0 (6-0 ACC), No. 1 | 7-1, No. 11 |
| Points per game | 47.6 | 40.4 |
| Points allowed per game | 17.8 | 13.4 |
| Quarterback | Darian Mensah, 2,425 yards, 25 TD, 1 INT | CJ Carr, 1,849 yards, 18 TD, 1 INT |
| Leading rusher | Javian Mallory, 495 yards, 7 TD | Nolan James Jr., 519 yards, 8 TD |
| Leading receiver | Malachi Toney, 73 catches, 1,027 yards, 13 TD | Jordan Faison, 38 catches, 497 yards, 4 TD |
| Sack leader | Marquise Lightfoot, 7 | Boubacar Traore, 3.5 |
| Community moneyline | +170 | -213 |
Game: No. 1 Miami Hurricanes at No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, college football Week 10
Kickoff: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 4:30 PM PT)
Venue: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana
Watch: NBC and Peacock
Pregame: ESPN's College GameDay broadcasts from South Bend Saturday morning, 9:00 AM to noon ET
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Miami: the best offense Notre Dame will see
Miami is 8-0 and has scored at least 33 points in every game: 45-6 at Stanford, 77-7 over Florida A&M, 33-20 at Wake Forest, 52-3 over Central Michigan, 41-13 at Clemson, 43-35 over Florida State, 52-23 over Pittsburgh and 38-35 at North Carolina. That is 47.6 points a game.
Darian Mensah has completed 188 of 233 passes, 80.7%, for 2,425 yards with 25 touchdowns and one interception. His favorite target, Malachi Toney, already has 73 catches for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, Marquise Lightfoot leads the team with seven sacks.
The question is the last two games. Florida State put 35 on Miami and North Carolina put 35 more, and the Hurricanes needed a three-point escape in Chapel Hill. Miami is allowing 17.8 a game overall, but the defense has been more generous as the schedule has stiffened.
Notre Dame: one loss, and a defense that travels
Notre Dame's only loss was 28-24 at BYU. Around it the Irish beat Wisconsin 41-13, Rice 52-0, Michigan State 27-10, Purdue 49-10, North Carolina 37-26, Stanford 58-7 and Navy 35-13. They allow 13.4 points a game, and only BYU and North Carolina have scored more than 13 against them.
CJ Carr has been efficient rather than spectacular: 148 of 222 for 1,849 yards, 18 touchdowns and one interception. Nolan James Jr. leads the run game with 519 yards and eight touchdowns, and Jordan Faison is the top receiver at 38 catches for 497 yards.
Common opponents
Both teams have played Stanford and North Carolina. Against Stanford, Miami won 45-6 and Notre Dame won 58-7. Against North Carolina, Miami won 38-35 and Notre Dame won 37-26. The offenses look alike against shared opponents. The defenses do not: Miami gave up 41 points in those two games, Notre Dame 33.
Head to head, and why last year still matters
Miami beat Notre Dame 27-24 at Hard Rock Stadium to open the 2025 season. When the 12-team playoff field was set, Miami was in and Notre Dame was out. The head-to-head result was at the center of that debate. Saturday is the rematch, in South Bend this time, with the top spot in the country on the line.
The community odds, and what the numbers tell you
| Market | Miami | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| BettorEdge community moneyline | +170 | -213 |
| Spread | +5.5 | -5.5 |
| Market total | 57.5 | |
These are BettorEdge community prices as of Wednesday, November 4. Prices move, and the Miami vs Notre Dame game page carries the current board. About 65% of the open interest on BettorEdge sits on Notre Dame.
Notre Dame at -213 implies about 68.1%. Miami at +170 implies about 37.0%. For an outside reference, ESPN's matchup predictor gives Notre Dame a 61.3% chance to win, which is lower than the community price. If you agree with ESPN, the No. 1 team at +170 is the side the numbers lean toward; if you trust the Irish defense at home, -5.5 asks them to win by six.
The No. 1 team as an underdog, under the lights in South Bend, at a price another member set rather than one a house needed.
Open the live boardThe case on each side of the board
BettorEdge does not take a side. Here is the argument for and against each one, at the prices above.
Backing Notre Dame, at -213 or -5.5. For: the Irish allow 13.4 points a game, they are at home, and Florida State and North Carolina each scored 35 on Miami in two of its last three games. Carr has thrown one interception all season. Against: no defense Notre Dame has faced has had to deal with an offense like this, Miami has scored 33 or more every week, and 5.5 is more than a field goal.
Backing Miami, at +170 or +5.5. For: the top-ranked team, unbeaten, with a quarterback completing 80.7% of his passes and a 1,000-yard receiver by Week 10. ESPN's model gives Miami a better chance than the community price does, and the Hurricanes won the last meeting. Against: Miami's two closest games came in its last three, and South Bend at night is a far harder place to play than Chapel Hill.
The total, at 57.5. For the Over: Miami alone averages 47.6, and Notre Dame averages 40.4. Against: Notre Dame has held six of eight opponents to 13 or fewer, and big-game nerves and a slower, physical game plan from the home side can shorten the clock.
Guides and tools
The odds converter turns -213 into the 68.1% figure above, and the implied probability calculator does the same for any price you find. If you are new to college football markets, read why college football spreads get so big and how to bet on college football. The college football odds page has the rest of Week 10, including FOX's Big Noon Kickoff game, UCLA at Minnesota.
Miami vs Notre Dame FAQ
When is Miami vs Notre Dame and what channel is it on?
No. 1 Miami plays No. 11 Notre Dame on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at Notre Dame Stadium, on NBC and Peacock. That is 6:30 PM Central and 4:30 PM Pacific.
Is College GameDay at Notre Dame this week?
Yes, ESPN's College GameDay is in South Bend for Miami at Notre Dame in Week 10. The show airs Saturday from 9:00 AM to noon ET, and the game kicks off at 7:30 PM ET.
What are the odds for Miami vs Notre Dame?
Notre Dame is a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 57.5. The BettorEdge community board has Notre Dame at -213 and Miami at +170 on the moneyline, as of Wednesday, November 4. Community prices move, so check the live board before kickoff.
Who won the last Miami vs Notre Dame game?
Miami won the last meeting 27-24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens to open the 2025 season. Saturday's rematch is in South Bend.
Why is No. 1 Miami an underdog against Notre Dame?
Notre Dame is at home and has the stronger defense, allowing 13.4 points a game to Miami's 17.8, and Florida State and North Carolina each scored 35 points on Miami in two of its last three games. A home team usually gets about a field goal in the spread, and the remaining gap reflects how the market rates the two defenses.
The short version
The No. 1 team is a 5.5-point road underdog in the GameDay game, the best offense in the country meets the best defense it has seen, and last year's 27-24 result still hangs over both programs. Get your action on BettorEdge and back your side against another real bettor at a community price, peer to peer and without the house, with up to $100 available when you verify your ID and no deposit needed.
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