CJ Carr absolutely went off for 319 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday night, leading No 4 Notre Dame to a wild 31-24 victory over top-ranked Miami. This wasn’t just any win, either. It was sweet revenge for a loss last season that straight up cost them a playoff berth.
Carr’s Arm and an Early Lead Put Miami on the Ropes
Notre Dame came out swinging, ripping off a 21-point lead thanks to a dominant performance. Carr was slinging it all over the field, finding Micah Gilbert for two of his touchdown passes and Jordan Faison for another. Nolan James Jr even punched in a rushing score to keep the pressure on. The Fighting Irish, now 8-1 and sitting at No 11 in the College Football Playoff rankings, were clearly fueled by that painful memory from last year.
Miami’s Late Push and a Controversial Call Couldn’t Change the Outcome
Miami tried to claw their way back into it, but their comeback fell short in the final moments, especially after what was described as a disputed late call. Notre Dame knew heading into this game that another defeat to Miami could completely derail their national championship hopes. They weren’t going to let that happen. They delivered when it mattered most.
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Originally reported by The Guardian.
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