Note: For coverage of this matchup from earlier in the week, see our previous Notre Dame vs. Miami prediction .

Sunday night’s showdown at Hard Rock Stadium features a classic rivalry renewed as Notre Dame takes on Miami. Oddsmakers have the Fighting Irish favored by 2.5 points, with the total set at 50.5, but this matchup is about as close as it gets on paper. The moneyline currently lists Notre Dame at -142 and Miami at +120, setting the stage for one of Week 1’s most compelling toss-ups.

According to Dimers.com’s predictive model, Miami actually holds a slight 51% chance of pulling the upset, with a 55% probability to cover the spread. The over/under leans toward the under at 54%, suggesting a lower-scoring battle under the lights. With both teams eyeing early momentum in the

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