Takeaways from No. 10 Miami’s close win over No. 6 Notre Dame

One of college football’s best rivalries produced another classic Sunday night as No. 10 Miami defeated No. 6 Notre Dame, 27-24. 

Both teams entered the season with plenty of question marks, but here are three takeaways from the season opener.

The Hurricanes defense showed up when it needed it most

Miami’s defense flew around the field, made big plays and wreaked havoc on Notre Dame’s offense through much of the first three quarters.

Miami forced a fumble and picked off CJ Carr, helping the Canes to a 21-7 lead midway through the third. However, in the fourth quarter Carr engineered a 75-yard drive in three plays that knotted the game at 24, capping a 17-point quarter.

It looked as though Miami’s defense had folded, but the Hurricanes sacked Carr twice to end the game and secure the win.