How to buy Notre Dame vs. Miami 2025 NCAA college football tickets
Miami didn't have a bad season themselves, but finished 13th in the College Football Playoff rankings and missing the 12-team playoff field. That's a chip on the shoulder if I've ever heard of one. Miami held a 10-2 record to finish the season, but a key loss to Syracuse landed them in third place in the ACC. They will start the season at home, hosting the Fighting Irish.
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