Instant Reaction | Notre Dame 31 Miami 24

In a “gotta have it” game that absolutely mattered more than any other game Notre Dame will play during the regular season, Marcus Freeman’s team came through in the areas they needed to against Miami.

They dominated the havoc battle and came through with plays when they needed them most. They finished at 21.1% to Miami’s 2.9%.

They won field position. They won in the red zone by holding Miami to only three touchdowns on five trips. They won the turnover battle.