SMU at Notre Dame

Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM ET Share

SMU plays at Notre Dame on Saturday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 14th meeting; Notre Dame leads the series 10–⁠3.

Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.

AwaySMU5–⁠1 in 2026

HomeNotre Dame6–⁠1 in 2026

Upcoming at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre DameTV: NBC

From the numbers

SMU is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, Ohio State, Utah and Virginia Tech.Share

Computed from every game through Oct 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.

QuarterbackC.J. Carr1,639 passing yards, 16 TDLast: at BYU, 27 of 49, 261 yards; 6 carries, 13 yardsNo. 10 in FBS in passing touchdowns
Running backNolan James Jr.412 rushing yards, 6 TDLast: at BYU, 16 carries, 77 yards, 1 TD; 3 catches, 18 yardsTeam leader in rushing touchdowns
LinebackerDrayk Bowen38 tacklesLast: at BYU, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.

Our ratings and the line, going in

Notre Dame 70% to win.

Notre Dame −17.5, over/under 56.5.

Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Win chances before kickoff: Notre Dame 89%, SMU 11%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Notre Dame leads 10–⁠3 in 13 meetings.