As CJ Carr progresses through his career and game film on him adds up, teams will defend him and Notre Dame differently. As of now, this film doesn't exist, and Miami doesn't believe the Irish can win through the air. CJ Carr is more than capable of showing that this is dead wrong and making a splash in his first game as the starting QB.

This is a reasonable line. Notre Dame were the runners-up in last year’s National Championship game, and fancy themselves among the best teams in the country. Miami was a 10 win team with the best offense in America in 2024, but an undermanned and outmatched defense cost them a chance at the College Football Playoffs.