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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 8
CJ Carr Throws for 319 Yards and 3 TDs, Lifting Notre Dame Past Miami 31-24
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 8

CJ Carr Throws for 319 Yards and 3 TDs, Lifting Notre Dame Past Miami 31-24

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Nov 8

Summary

  • CJ Carr powered Notre Dame to a 31-24 win over unbeaten Miami, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns in the marquee quarterback matchup.
  • A 17-3 first-half lead gave the Irish control, and Carr's play held up after halftime as Miami's offense struggled to fully recover without Malachi Toney.
  • Beanie Wells said Carr "put the team on his back" and looked every bit like the Heisman candidate Notre Dame needed in a big-game spot.
  • Carr now has 2,168 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and just one interception on a 67.6% completion rate, with three regular-season games left as Notre Dame pushes for a playoff run.

Insights

How will CJ Carr's emotional backstory and soaring draft stock impact Notre Dame's push for a College Football Playoff run?
Did Miami's first loss truly stem from CJ Carr's dominance, or was the absence of injured star Malachi Toney the deciding factor?