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Notre Dame (0-0-0) at Miami (0-0-0)
- When: Aug 31 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
- Where to watch: ABC
- Last Meeting: Miami 41-8, November 11th, 2017
(6) Notre Dame vs (10) Miami Preview & Prediction
Spread: Notre Dame -3.0
Moneyline: Notre Dame -145
Total: 50.5
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Outlook
Notre Dame begins the 2025 season looking to build on last year’s national title appearance. The Irish finished 14-2 before falling to Ohio State in the championship game, and now they turn to a new face under center. Redshirt freshman CJ Carr edged out Kenny Minchey in a close quarterback competition and will make his first career start in primetime.
While quarterback development is critical, Notre Dame’s offensive backbone remains running back Jeremiyah Love. After racking up 1,125 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2024, Love enters with NFL draft buzz and will be tasked with carrying the load early while Carr gets comfortable. The Irish also bring back one of the country’s toughest defenses, a unit that led the nation in takeaways and ranked top-five in both scoring defense and pass defense last season.
Player Prop to Watch (Notre Dame): Jeremiyah Love Anytime Touchdown — he scored in 13 straight games last year and is the safest offensive weapon for Notre Dame.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Outlook
Miami opened 2024 red hot, starting 9-0, but stumbled late and missed the playoff cut. Now the Hurricanes reset with former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck stepping into the role vacated by No. 1 draft pick Cam Ward. Beck brings veteran experience after throwing for over 7,400 yards and 52 touchdowns in his time at Georgia, and he won’t be rattled by the spotlight.
Defensively, Miami has to be better. The Hurricanes gave up 30+ points six times last season, including 42 in each of their last two losses. Veterans like defensive end Akheem Mesidor, who had 5.5 sacks, will need to anchor the unit if Miami hopes to slow Notre Dame’s balanced attack. Beck will have weapons around him, but his ability to establish rhythm against an elite Irish defense will be the key storyline.
Player Prop to Watch (Miami): Carson Beck Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns — Miami’s offense will live and die through Beck’s arm, and he’ll have to throw often.
CFB Prediction & Betting Angle
Notre Dame opens as a 3.0-point favorite, with the total set at 50.5. The Irish have the stronger defense, a powerful running game, and a history of success against Miami, while the Hurricanes are banking on Beck to replicate his Georgia production.
Expect Notre Dame to rely heavily on Jeremiyah Love to control tempo, while Miami’s offensive success hinges on Beck’s ability to handle pressure against one of the nation’s best secondaries. Hard Rock Stadium will be electric, but the Irish have enough talent and discipline to grind out the win.
Final Score: Notre Dame 27, Miami 21
Lean: Notre Dame -3.0
Total: Under 50.5
- NCAA Football Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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