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Social Media Reacts to Notre Dame's Epic Day and Win Over Miami

Social Media Reacts to Notre Dame's Epic Day and Win Over Miami

Two days after Notre Dame took down No. 1 Miami, the social media world is still abuzz. Yes, there was plenty of celebrating the victory, and what it alone meant for Notre Dame football in 2026, but then there was everything else the special day in South Bend did, and social media has captured that.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 9
Notre Dame football is trending for several priority recruits coming out of the massive visitor weekend against Miami

Notre Dame football is trending for several priority recruits coming out of the massive visitor weekend against Miami

Notre Dame had a massive recruiting weekend against Miami. What players are the Fighting Irish trending for coming out? Notre Dame took care of business on the field against Miami, but the Fighting Irish also made significant progress on the recruiting trail during one of the biggest weekends of Marcus Freeman’s tenure.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9
Notre Dame's ESPN FPI Ranking, Not Projection, is Most Important

Notre Dame's ESPN FPI Ranking, Not Projection, is Most Important

After beating the previously No. 1 Miami, Notre Dame can keep its national championship hopes alive, as it sits three wins away from returning to the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9
Notre Dame's Narrative Shift After the Win Over Miami

Notre Dame's Narrative Shift After the Win Over Miami

In the most dramatic way one could imagine, lining up perfectly with Notre Dame history, the singular Miami game result was going to dictate the narrative surrounding not only the 2026 Notre Dame season but the Freeman era as a whole as well.

Lou Holtz News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9
Notre Dame's Lou Holtz Tribute Against Miami Was Better Than Fans Realized

Notre Dame's Lou Holtz Tribute Against Miami Was Better Than Fans Realized

While some certainly try to rival it, no single game is thought of more when one hears the name of a former Notre Dame head football coach, and Lou Holtz is mentioned.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 9
Notre Dame is predicted to land another top-100 defensive tackle after a massive recruiting weekend against Miami

Notre Dame is predicted to land another top-100 defensive tackle after a massive recruiting weekend against Miami

Notre Dame football has been predicted to land yet another top-100 recruit. Defensive line coach Charlie Partridge looks to continue his hot streak. Notre Dame is gaining momentum with another highly regarded defensive line prospect in the 2028 recruiting class.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / November 9

Is Notre Dame ready to party like it's 1988?

To prepare for the biggest game of the regular season, Marcus Freeman and the Irish looked to the past.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 9
Predicting Notre Dame’s spot in the next College Football Playoff rankings: How high will the Fighting Irish climb?

Predicting Notre Dame’s spot in the next College Football Playoff rankings: How high will the Fighting Irish climb?

Notre Dame football is coming off a massive victory over No. 1 Miami. Where will the Irish be ranked in the next CFB Playoff ranking? My prediction: Notre Dame will jump from No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9
Notre Dame Saves The Season In Thrilling Win Over Miami

Notre Dame Saves The Season In Thrilling Win Over Miami

When I think off the top of my head about the first emotion that comes to mind regarding Notre Dame's season-saving win over Miami, it's relief. And not just in terms of win-loss record or playoff standing, but relief in a larger existential sense of the term.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 8
CJ Carr Makes November Heisman Push With Clutch Win Over Miami

CJ Carr Makes November Heisman Push With Clutch Win Over Miami

The 2026 Notre Dame regular season has been challenging to figure out. The first six opponents were all not very good at football, and Notre Dame won all of them rather comfortably without having to play its best and cleanest ball.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 8
Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Football mastermind CJ Carr's NFL Draft stock is skyrocketing after leading Notre Dame to win over Miami

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Football mastermind CJ Carr's NFL Draft stock is skyrocketing after leading Notre Dame to win over Miami

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are our Week 10 standouts.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7
Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr Makes Emotional Admission About Losing Younger Brother Chad to Rare Brain Cancer at Age 5: 'Creates a Hole'

Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr Makes Emotional Admission About Losing Younger Brother Chad to Rare Brain Cancer at Age 5: 'Creates a Hole'

Some losses stay with a family forever, shaping the lives of those left behind in ways words can hardly explain. For C.J. Carr, that pain is deeply personal.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7
Pat McAfee Calls Notre Dame Student a 'Liar' After ESPN Host’s College GameDay Expenses Cross $15 Million

Pat McAfee Calls Notre Dame Student a 'Liar' After ESPN Host’s College GameDay Expenses Cross $15 Million

A $1 million kick. A playful accusation. And a second chance to prove himself. Notre Dame student Michael Milano stepped up for Pat McAfee’s College GameDay challenge in South Bend, with Miami football legends waiting nearby and the crowd watching closely.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 7
Best College GameDay Signs from Week 10: Miami-Notre Dame Edition

Best College GameDay Signs from Week 10: Miami-Notre Dame Edition

ESPN and College GameDay hit the road again this weekend in anticipation of an active Week 10 college football slate. The network’s flagship pregame show pitched its tent at Notre Dame, which could end up hosting the most important game of the week against No.

Michael Irvin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 7
College GameDay Finds Unusual Way to Include Michael Irvin in Kicking Contest

College GameDay Finds Unusual Way to Include Michael Irvin in Kicking Contest

College GameDay delivered another memorable edition of Pat McAfee’s “Kicking Is Easy” contest on Saturday from Library Lawn at Notre Dame, where No. 1 Miami is set to face the No.

Jonaz Walton News / TWSN / November 7
Jonaz Walton Can Wreck Miami’s Game Plan if Notre Dame Lets Him

Jonaz Walton Can Wreck Miami’s Game Plan if Notre Dame Lets Him

Jonaz Walton has rushed for 477 yards and four touchdowns at 6.9 yards per carry as a true freshman. He’s already within 42 yards of Notre Dame’s rushing lead despite having 21 fewer carries than Nolan James Jr.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Predicts One-Loss Team Will Be Snubbed by CFP Committee With Week 10 Upset

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Predicts One-Loss Team Will Be Snubbed by CFP Committee With Week 10 Upset

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame faces a make-or-break moment this Saturday. Kirk Herbstreit warns that if the one-loss Fighting Irish drop Week 10 to Miami, a second loss will leave them on the outside looking in, even in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff setup.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6
ESPN 'College GameDay' guide: How to watch in Week 10, location, guest picker, more

ESPN 'College GameDay' guide: How to watch in Week 10, location, guest picker, more

College football is entering its final stretch, and that means every game's stakes are high.

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Entertainment News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

College GameDay Heads to Notre Dame for Miami Showdown

ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast live from the University of Notre Dame’s Library Lawn in South Bend, Indiana, on Saturday for Week 10’s matchup between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Miami Hurricanes.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 5
'There's players all over': Notre Dame HC still focused despite injury to Miami star 

'There's players all over': Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman still focused despite injury to Miami star Malachi Toney

The Fighting Irish have a tough test against the No. 1 Hurricanes this Saturday.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 4
The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

The College Football Playoff committee ranked Notre Dame No. 11 on Tuesday, seven spots below its No. 4 rank in the AP Poll. What gives? 

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4
Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

Miami WR Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday night that Miami's Malachi Toney is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and will undergo surgery that will sideline him indefinitely. 

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 4
No. 1 Miami Faces Notre Dame In Game That Could Reshape College Football Playoff Race

No. 1 Miami Faces Notre Dame In Game That Could Reshape College Football Playoff Race

Miami entered the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season at No. 1, placing the Hurricanes ahead of Georgia, Utah and Indiana. That position reflects an impressive 8-0 start and gives Miami a clear opportunity to compete for the national championship.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 3
College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

Notre Dame had better beat No. 1 Miami on Saturday night. 

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 5
College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index

College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index after Week 9

College football never stays predictable for long, and that's part of what makes every Saturday so much fun.

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