Miami opens up as a slight underdog vs. Notre Dame

Trinton Breeze

May 25, 2025 2 min read

Good morning, everyone! We are just 98 days away from Miami's season opener against Notre Dame. Last week, FanDuel released the odds for some Week 1 games, and, as you might expect, the Canes are entering their home opener as underdogs. Who doesn't love a good underdog story, right?

The Fighting Irish are entering the game as the early favorites, even though their quarterback, CJ Carr, will be making his first collegiate start. The Irish are slight favorites, with a spread of 1.5 points over the Hurricanes. The total for the game is set at 53.5 points.

Last year, Notre Dame reached the national championship game against the national champions, Ohio State. The Irish finished the season with a record of 14-2. During the playoffs, Notre Dame faced tough competition, defeating Indiana, Penn State, and Georgia, with the win over Penn State taking place at Hard Rock Stadium. However, the Irish have yet to win against Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. Since the stadium opened in 1987, Notre Dame's record against the Hurricanes there is 0-2.

The last time the Fighting Irish faced the Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium was in 2017. During that game, Kirk Herbstreit remarked on national television, "I don't know if I've heard anything louder than this" about the stadium atmosphere. The Hurricanes delivered a dominating performance from start to finish, defeating the Irish 41-8 in the top-10 matchup.

Here are the ACC opening lines for Week 0 and 1 on FanDuel:

Aug. 28: Colorado vs. Georgia Tech (-3.5)
Aug. 29: Syracuse vs. Tennessee (-12.5)
Aug. 30: Florida State vs. Alabama (-11.5)
Aug. 30: LSU vs. Clemson (-2.5)
Augt. 30: Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina (-9.5)
Aug. 31: TCU vs. North Carolina (-1.5)
Aug. 31: Miami vs. Notre Dame (-1.5)

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Hurracanes

May 27, 2025

DemCanes10 said:
Doesn't mean it will happen.....we not trash as you want to be the black sheep of the board to say you are right. It's like you want to have crow croquettas.

You said “I refuse to believe a QB making his first start ever gonna come on the road and win”, as if it some rare thing. Plenty of QB’s at top tier programs win their first start on the road. At the moment, Vegas has is in a 50/50 game with ND having an edge even at home with a new QB. They don’t seem to think Miami is as impressive as you do. I see you’re sensitive to any notion of reality so I’ll let you drown in your kool aide.

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Hurracanes

May 27, 2025

Lildirtycane said:
What makes ND so special

Idk about “special” but their defense should be pretty good and keep them in every game on their schedule. Also, Love may be one of the best RB’s in the country. That kid is a problem. ND will be our toughest opponent on paper by far.

DoctorKrazey

May 27, 2025

This is going to be our toughest, and most physical game of the year, hands down. The fact that it’s the first game of the season makes that fact stand out even more. They better tighten the chin straps and be ready to ball out because if there’s one thing we know about Freeman’s tenure at Notre Dame is he LOVES physicality. I fully expect them to pound the rock all game, especially when you factor in the total lack of experience they’ll have at QB. The best thing for us is if we can get out to a 14-17 point lead we’re cookin’ because Notre Dame won’t have the type of offense to get involved in a shootout.

TrumpyCane

May 27, 2025

DoctorKrazey said:
This is going to be our toughest, and most physical game of the year, hands down. The fact that it’s the first game of the season makes that fact stand out even more. They better tighten the chin straps and be ready to ball out because if there’s one thing we know about Freeman’s tenure at Notre Dame is he LOVES physicality. I fully expect them to pound the rock all game, especially when you factor in the total lack of experience they’ll have at QB. The best thing for us is if we can get out to a 14-17 point lead we’re cookin’ because Notre Dame won’t have the type of offense to get involved in a shootout.

TrumpyCane thinks thats an advantage for us

Rey Rey Armweak

May 27, 2025

The U is back to work said:
They aren’t without glaring holes and replacing Golden may be easier since they have talent but immediately being elite on defense I dunno.

What are their holes (genuinely asking)? Is it just new QB and new DC or are there other potential holes?

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YLCANE

May 27, 2025

Miami is going to wreck those f@gs from
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Gonna be fun

Cane Fan 4 Life

May 27, 2025

Living out of state, I’m having difficulty deciding between going to this game or us against Florida. The hate is equal for me

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305407cane

May 27, 2025

Rey Rey Armweak said:
What are their holes (genuinely asking)? Is it just new QB and new DC or are there other potential holes?

Their receivers aren’t anything too crazy. That’s about it. They’re very talented and well coached.

MiamisMoperiestMopes

May 27, 2025

Cane Fan 4 Life said:
Living out of state, I’m having difficulty deciding between going to this game or us against Florida. The hate is equal for me

I’d chose ND.

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3FW

May 27, 2025

Lildirtycane said:
What makes ND so special

Best RB, and CB in CFB and best LB group. They are a deep and talented team with QB being their only question.

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3FW

May 27, 2025

305407cane said:
Their receivers aren’t anything too crazy. That’s about it. They’re very talented and well coached.

We think that, but Fields is widely ranked as the #3 WR in CFB. They also return their top two. On paper it’s a top 10 group.

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DemCanes10

May 27, 2025

Hurracanes said:
You said “I refuse to believe a QB making his first start ever gonna come on the road and win”, as if it some rare thing. Plenty of QB’s at top tier programs win their first start on the road. At the moment, Vegas has is in a 50/50 game with ND having an edge even at home with a new QB. They don’t seem to think Miami is as impressive as you do. I see you’re sensitive to any notion of reality so I’ll let you drown in your kool aide.

I can refuse to believe this ND QB who has never made a start will come to Miami and win. That doesn't mean its never happen, it means I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THIS ND QB WILL COME TO MIAMI AND BEAT US MAKING HIS FIRST START!

That ain't kool-aid, that's my opinion just as you are **** bent on the opinions you make.

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Lildirtycane

May 27, 2025

3FW said:
Best RB, and CB in CFB and best LB group. They are a deep and talented team with QB being their only question.

So I guess you can pencil them National Champions then

Hurracanes

May 27, 2025

Lildirtycane said:
So I guess you can pencil them National Champions then

Jesus. Thats your response? There is a reason why ND over/under is 10.5 games. Nothing wrong with respecting your opponent who is coming off a championship game. It doesn’t mean Miami can’t win or you can pencil them into a championship game.

RVACane

May 28, 2025

Hurracanes said:
Jesus. Thats your response? There is a reason why ND over/under is 10.5 games. Nothing wrong with respecting your opponent who is coming off a championship game. It doesn’t mean Miami can’t win or you can pencil them into a championship game.

I’ve seen a lot of people brush them off on here. I will say it again since it was so unpopular the last time I said it - I see that RB and the middle of our front 6-7 and I think we’re gonna get gashed and dragged. I hate it and I would love to see otherwise but I don’t see us as strong against a run game like that. Maybe young guys take huge leaps though and that changes everything???

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Lildirtycane

May 28, 2025

Hurracanes said:
Jesus. Thats your response? There is a reason why ND over/under is 10.5 games. Nothing wrong with respecting your opponent who is coming off a championship game. It doesn’t mean Miami can’t win or you can pencil them into a championship ga

Hurracanes said:
Jesus. Thats your response? There is a reason why ND over/under is 10.5 games. Nothing wrong with respecting your opponent who is coming off a championship game. It doesn’t mean Miami can’t win or you can pencil them into a championship game.

I agree ND will not be a easy game but we have a talented roster also. If it wasn’t for our pathetic defense last year we could’ve been playing in the national championship game also. And we also have the better proven QB when healthy

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Lildirtycane

May 28, 2025

RVACane said:
I’ve seen a lot of people brush them off on here. I will say it again since it was so unpopular the last time I said it - I see that RB and the middle of our front 6-7 and I think we’re gonna get gashed and dragged. I hate it and I would love to see otherwise but I don’t see us as strong against a run game like that. Maybe young guys take huge leaps though and that changes everything???

I think you’re wrong

Dwinstitles

May 28, 2025

RVACane said:
I’ve seen a lot of people brush them off on here. I will say it again since it was so unpopular the last time I said it - I see that RB and the middle of our front 6-7 and I think we’re gonna get gashed and dragged. I hate it and I would love to see otherwise but I don’t see us as strong against a run game like that. Maybe young guys take huge leaps though and that changes everything???

Agree dudes think instant win. Not realizing it’s the runner up from last season. This ain’t the 2017 Irish

Hurracanes

May 28, 2025

Lildirtycane said:
I agree ND will not be an easy game but we have a talented roster also. If it wasn’t for our pathetic defense last year we could’ve been playing in the national championship game also. And we also have the better proven QB when healthy

A great deal of that offense is gone. A great deal of that defense returns. Not a good combo if you ask me but hope you’re right.