Associated Press college football writer Eric Olson projects Notre Dame to edge Miami in a highly anticipated top-5 matchup scheduled for early November. The pick continues a trend of close contests between the two programs when both are ranked among the nation's elite.
Olson's analysis, published Wednesday, November 4, 2026, highlights the historical competitiveness of the series when both teams enter with top-five rankings. The Fighting Irish are tabbed as slight favorites over the Hurricanes in what promises to be a pivotal game for College Football Playoff positioning.
