{
  "id": 17664621,
  "title": "Here they go again: No. 1 Miami, No. 4 Notre Dame set for showdown on Saturday in South Bend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/here-they-go-again-no-1-miami-no-4-notre-dame-set-for-showdown-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T19:30:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/01/here-they-go-again-no-1-miami-no-4-notre-dame-set-for-showdown-on-saturday-in-south-bend"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1988, Miami was ranked No. 1 and Notre Dame was ranked No. 4, setting the stage for an intense matchup in South Bend that ultimately determined the season's national champion. The game, billed as a potential national championship clincher, was a pivotal moment in the long-standing rivalry. Billed as $5.77 plus GST every four weeks, with a price increase to the regular rate after 52 weeks, the matchup had been a hot topic since the start of the season. Miami secured the final at-large berth into last season's College Football Playoff by edging Notre Dame 27-24 in the opening game. After Notre Dame opted not to pursue a bowl game, the two teams will face off again this Saturday, with Miami aiming to avoid a repeat of last year's CFP hopes derailment. Notre Dame boasts a dominant historical record against Miami, with 18 wins to the Hurricanes' 9 in their 28 meetings. However, Miami has won seven of the last 12 matchups, including the last two. The 1988 game remains a contentious topic, with Miami claiming a disputed fumble as the game-winning play, while Notre Dame maintains its victory. This will be the first AP top five matchup for Miami in 22 years and two days, with the previous one being a 27-7 victory against Virginia Tech in 2005. The Irish, on the other hand, enter their 41st AP top five game, with only Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Alabama having more such experiences.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}