What happened: The Hurricanes mounted a second-half scoring surge in South Bend. Mensah converted on downs with a deep completion before finding Cooper Barkate in the end zone. Notre Dame had previously built a 24-3 advantage before the unanswered scores.

Why it matters: Miami entered the matchup holding the top ranking in the College Football Playoff rankings. Maintaining an unblemished record remains vital for Miami's positioning in the national championship race.

What to watch: Miami looks to sustain offensive momentum and erase the remaining deficit as second-half play continues.