Notre Dame delivered one of its biggest victories of the season Saturday night, knocking off top-ranked Miami, 31-24, at Notre Dame Stadium.

The 11th-ranked Fighting Irish improved to 8-and-1 with the victory, while handing the previously unbeaten Hurricanes their first loss of the season.

Quarterback C.J. Carr led the way for Notre Dame, completing 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Micah Gilbert caught nine passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan Faison added a touchdown reception. Nolan James Jr. scored on a one-yard run.

Notre Dame built a 24-3 advantage early in the third quarter before Miami mounted a comeback. Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes, helping Miami pull within seven points twice in the second half.

Miami had a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but Notre Dame’s defense came up with a crucial stop. With just over three minutes remaining, Luke Talich broke up a fourth-down pass intended for Elija Lofton in the end zone. Officials ruled the pass incomplete, ending Miami’s scoring opportunity.

Talich also intercepted Mensah earlier in the fourth quarter.

The victory was especially meaningful for Notre Dame after Miami defeated the Irish 27-24 last season in a game that ultimately contributed to Notre Dame missing the College Football Playoff.

It also marked Notre Dame’s first victory over a top-ranked opponent since defeating Clemson in November 2020.

The Irish return to action next Saturday, hosting Boston College. Miami will attempt to rebound against Duke.