Miami at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 20, 1990

No. 6 Notre Dame beat No. 2 Miami 29–⁠20. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 15–⁠7–⁠1 as played.

Away2Miami10–⁠2 in 1990
20
Home6Notre Dame9–⁠3 in 1990
29

FinalHigh 64°F, low 39°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 52% to win. Notre Dame pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 17–⁠9–⁠1; as played, 18–⁠9–⁠1 in 28 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Miami 27, Notre Dame 24
2017Miami 41, Notre Dame 8
2016Notre Dame 30, Miami 27
2012Notre Dame 41, Miami 3
2010Notre Dame 33, Miami 17Sun Bowl
1990Notre Dame 29, Miami 20

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