Notre Dame opens the 2025 season against another formidable opponent as the Fighting Irish visit the Miami Hurricanes. Both teams are among the nation’s top ten according to preseason polls. Miami stands at #10 while the Irish are ranked 6th. This game marks the highly anticipated debut of quarterback CJ Carr, a sophomore with four years of eligibility remaining. Notre Dame’s roster is otherwise loaded with experienced veterans and a few quality graduate transfers. Sunday’s game will be nationally televised on ABC beginning at 7:30 PM Eastern time.
Coach Marcus Freeman enters his fourth season at the helm after reaching the championship game in last year’s playoffs.