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Notre Dame defeats top-ranked Miami 31-24

Outlets agree Notre Dame beat top-ranked Miami 31-24 on Saturday. Reporting centers on a disputed referee ruling late in the game that denied Miami a game-tying touchdown.

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At a glance

  • Notre Dame defeated top-ranked Miami 31-24 on Saturday night in South Bend.12345
  • A disputed officiating decision late in the game denied Miami a potential game-tying touchdown.245
  • Miami head coach Mario Cristobal expressed sharp anger over the referee ruling.24

Notre Dame defeated top-ranked Miami 31-24 on Saturday night in South Bend, Indiana.12345

The win allowed Notre Dame to avenge a loss to Miami from last season while stopping a late comeback attempt.35

Miami's rally fell short after referees ruled a late end-zone pass incomplete, preventing a potential game-tying touchdown.245

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal strongly criticized the officiating following the disputed call.24

Where sources agree

  • Notre Dame defeated Miami 31-245 of 5
  • Miami was ranked No. 15 of 5
  • Game was played in South Bend4 of 5
  • A late call denied Miami a tying touchdown3 of 5

Who covered this

4 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsNotre Dame fans storm field as ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane’ scores win over Miami ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsMario Cristobal angry after Elija Lofton’s game-tying touchdown ruled incomplete ↗
  3. 3ESPNNotre Dame fends off Miami rally to dethrone top-ranked Canes ↗
  4. 4ESPNCristobal 'beyond upset' over refs denying Canes tying TD in loss to Irish ↗
  5. 5The GuardianAnother No 1 falls as Notre Dame hold off Miami to shake up college football playoff race ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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