Game Overview

The highly anticipated matchup between the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes and the No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026. This exciting college football game will take place at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana, which has a capacity of 77,622 and features artificial turf.

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET on NBC

Coaching Staff

Miami’s head coach, Mario Cristobal, is in his fifth season at the helm, boasting a record of 43 wins and 19 losses with the Hurricanes and an overall record of 105-79. Complementing Cristobal’s leadership are key coordinators:

• Offensive Coordinator: Shannon Dawson
• Defensive Coordinator: Corey Hetherman
• Special Teams Coordinator: Danny Kalter

Current Team Records

Coming into this game, Miami holds an impressive record of 8-0 in the current season and has gone undefeated in their ACC matchups. Last year, the Hurricanes finished with a record of 13-3 and a 6-2 standing within the ACC.

Previous Encounters

The most recent encounter between these two storied programs was on August 21, 2025, where Miami emerged victorious with a close score of 27-24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Historically, Notre Dame leads the all-time series against Miami, holding a record of 18 wins to 9 losses, including 1 tie.

The longest winning streak in this matchup is attributed to Notre Dame, with 11 consecutive victories from 1967 to 1980, while Miami’s peak occurred with a string of 4 wins spanning from 1983 to 1987.