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Notre Dame vs. Miami: How to Watch the College Football Game

The old rivals will face each other in Miami; here's how to stream the game live without cable

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August 31, 2025

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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - APRIL 12: Gi'Bran Payne #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball against Cree Thomas #20 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 94th Annual Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 12, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Gi'Bran Payne #3 of Notre Dame, April 12, 2025 Justin Casterline/Getty Images

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Notre Dame will travel to Miami to face the Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium, rekindling a long-standing rivalry that has seen highs and lows for both teams. No. 6 Notre Dame are the favorites over No. 10 Miami, but the last time the teams met in 2017, the Hurricanes whalloped the Fighting Irish 41-8.

At a Glance: How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Miami

CJ Carr will lead Notre Dame, while Carson Beck will lead the Hurricanes when the two teams meet today, Aug. 31. The storied rivalry, dubbed “Catholics vs. Convicts” by Notre Dame students, inspired an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary of the same name.

If you’re looking to catch the game live, here’s what you need to know.

How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Miami: Streaming Guide

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How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Miami: Streaming Guide

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Notre Dame vs. Miami: Odds, Predictions

Ahead of the game, Miami QB downplayed the magnitude of the rivarly, saying to reporters, “I’ve gone on the road against top-10 teams multiple times in my career and it’s just another football game,” adding “It’s another opportunity to go compete, another opportunity to go have fun and enjoy playing with my brothers, playing with my teammates and ultimately getting to finally show what we’re capable of.”

ESPN gives Notre Dame a slight edge in the matchup, with the Fighting Irish given a 54.9% chance of winning, with a -2.5 spread.

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