Recapturing the drama of the 1980s might be impossible in this era of college football, but any meeting between the Hurricanes of Miami and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame carries some special meaning.
With just one loss between them and national championship hopes on both sides, their latest battle could be one of the best yet.
Saturday marks the 28th meeting between Miami and Notre Dame, and one school has the decisive edge all-time.
Here’s a look back at the all-time record in the Catholics vs. Convicts rivalry and the last time these two teams faced off.
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Last time Miami played Notre Dame
It hasn’t been too long since Miami last faced Notre Dame. The two memorably met in South Florida at the start of the 2025 season, with Carson Beck and the Hurricanes spoiling CJ Carr’s first start for the Irish.
Malachi Toney, playing in his first game, announced his presence with 82 yards and a touchdown on six catches, while a Carter Davis field goal with just over a minute remaining helped Miami stave off a Notre Dame comeback effort.
That game proved to be massively consequential. The head-to-head win was the difference between Miami reaching the College Football Playoff and Notre Dame falling short, and the Hurricanes would take that opportunity to go all the way to the national championship game.
2025 marked the first Catholics vs. Convicts game since 2017, which was also won by Miami. Historically, however, Notre Dame has gotten the better of the ‘Canes in this rivalry. Here’s a full breakdown.
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Miami vs. Notre Dame all-time record
- All-time leader: Notre Dame 17-9-1
Notre Dame is 17-9-1 all-time against Miami, owning a win in 63 percent of their meetings. Here’s the full game-by-game breakdown:
| Date | Winner | Score |
| Aug. 31, 2025 | Miami | 27-24 |
| Nov. 11, 2017 | Miami | 41-8 |
| Oct. 29, 2016 | Notre Dame | 30-27 |
| Oct. 6, 2012 | Notre Dame | 41-3 |
| Dec. 31, 2010 | Notre Dame | 33-17 |
| Oct. 20, 1990 | Notre Dame | 29-20 |
| Nov. 25, 1989 | Miami | 27-10 |
| Oct. 15, 1988 | Notre Dame | 31-30 |
| Nov. 28, 1987 | Miami | 24-0 |
| Nov. 30, 1985 | Miami | 58-7 |
| Oct. 6, 1984 | Miami | 31-13 |
| Sept. 24, 1983 | Miami | 20-0 |
| Oct. 9, 1982 | Notre Dame | 16-14 |
| Nov. 27, 1981 | Miami | 37-15 |
| Oct. 11, 1980 | Notre Dame | 32-4 |
| Nov. 24, 1979 | Notre Dame | 40-15 |
| Oct. 28, 1978 | Notre Dame | 20-0 |
| Dec. 3, 1977 | Notre Dame | 48-10 |
| Nov. 20, 1976 | Notre Dame | 40-27 |
| Nov. 22, 1975 | Notre Dame | 32-9 |
| Oct. 26, 1974 | Notre Dame | 38-7 |
| Dec. 1, 1973 | Notre Dame | 44-0 |
| Nov. 18, 1972 | Notre Dame | 20-17 |
| Oct. 9, 1971 | Notre Dame | 17-0 |
| Nov. 24, 1967 | Notre Dame | 24-22 |
| Nov. 27, 1965 | Tie | 0-0 |
| Nov. 12, 1960 | Miami | 28-21 |
| Oct. 7, 1955 | Notre Dame | 14-0 |
Notre Dame dominated Miami in the 1970s, winning each matchup, but the Hurricanes fought back in the 1980s with six wins in nine meetings.
Since meeting in 1990, matchups between Notre Dame and Miami have been more sparse. The 2010 Sun Bowl broke a 20-year drought without a game between the two, and each program has two wins and two losses in four regular season meetings ever since.
