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Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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Season record5–2Lost last game
Against the spread2–3At the closing number
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Hurricanes at Irish

Tonightvs Hurricanes6:30 PM CT 7:30 PM ET
Irish −7Total 55Irish ML −251Kalshi Irish 72¢ at 7:43 AM CT Sat 11/7Lines at 7:00 AM CT
Last time out Sat 10/17L 24-28at Cougars
Inside the game-day briefing
12Reported player statuses44Projected starters
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Tonight’s Irish pick

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Hurricanes at Irish

Sat Nov 7 · 6:30 PM CT · 7:30 PM ET · released and locked
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96
Signal strength
5 units
Signal strength 96, released before kickoff with its price locked.
96
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7–4
on Irish games this season
63.6%
win rate, 11 graded picks

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Game-day research

Hurricanes at Irish preview: what our research says

Notre Dame comes into tonight at 5-2 and ranked No. 4. Its record is 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road. The latest result is a 24-28 loss at BYU, after a 58-7 home win over Stanford. At BYU, a late lead disappeared, and the final drive ended near the goal line as time expired.

Mike Denbrock runs the offense, with CJ Carr listed at quarterback. Aneyas Williams holds the first running-back spot, but Nolan James Jr. and Jonaz Walton also have substantial roles. Jordan Faison is the leading receiver and a captain. Micah Gilbert has become another regular receiving option. Mylan Graham adds offseason transfer depth.

Chris Ash’s defense has personnel changes to manage. Drayk Bowen is out, while Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is available following a thumb injury. Brauntae Johnson and DJ McKinney remain unavailable. Francis Brewu and Jason Onye are questionable with knee injuries. Leonard Moore is not on the latest injury list.

Notre Dame hosts 8-0 Miami at 6:30 PM CT. Miami receiver Malachi Toney is out following ankle surgery, but his replacement has not been confirmed. No official conference availability report covers this game, so some of Miami’s other reported absences remain provisional rather than formal game designations.

Season at time of writing

Notre Dame is 5-2, with a 3-1 home record and a 2-1 road record, and is ranked No. 4. The results include a 52-0 shutout of Rice and a 58-7 win over Stanford, but the latest outing was a 24-28 loss at BYU after an opening 13-41 defeat against Wisconsin.

The news

Defensive absences change the starting group

Bowen is unavailable, while Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is back on the depth chart at middle linebacker after a thumb injury. Tionne Gray is listed on the interior defensive line, with Brewu and Onye still questionable.

Backfield roles extend beyond the listed starter

Aneyas Williams holds the first running-back spot on the depth chart, but Nolan James Jr. and Jonaz Walton also have substantial roles. That order does not confirm the opening starter or how carries will be shared.

Receiving roles continue to develop

Jordan Faison leads the receiving group and is a team captain. Micah Gilbert has become another regular option, including eight catches for 170 yards against Michigan State. Offseason arrival Mylan Graham is also listed among the receiving alternatives.

Late execution decided the BYU loss

Notre Dame took a late lead at BYU but allowed the deciding touchdown. Its final possession ended near the goal line when time expired.

Injuries

Injury report as of : 11 Irish and 1 Hurricanes on the report.

Irish
  • Drayk BowenRight ankle injury; ruled out against Miami, with no confirmed return date.Out
  • Francis BrewuLeft knee injury; availability unresolved, with no confirmed return date.Questionable
  • Jason OnyeRight knee injury; availability unresolved, with no confirmed return date.Questionable
  • Brauntae JohnsonLeft foot injury; a November return had been discussed, but he remains out.Out
  • DJ McKinneyRight ankle injury; expected to miss an extended period, with no return date.Out
  • Christopher Burgess Jr.Left tibia injury; sidelined since fall camp, with no confirmed return date.Out
  • Tiki HolaRight knee injury; continuing recovery from an ACL injury, with no return date.Out
  • Charles JagusahLeft humerus injury; remains unavailable, with no confirmed return date.Out
  • +3 more · full report in the Terminal
Hurricanes
  • Malachi ToneyHigh ankle sprain; surgery reported, out tonight, with a possible postseason return but no confirmed date.Out
The matchup
Irish projected starters
  • CJ CarrQB
  • Aneyas WilliamsRB
  • Micah GilbertWR
  • Jordan FaisonWR
  • Jaden Greathouse (slot WR)
  • Cooper FlanaganTE
  • Will BlackLT
  • Anthonie KnappLG
  • Ashton CraigC
  • Sullivan AbsherRG
  • Guerby LambertRT
  • Bryce YoungDE
  • Tionne GrayDT
  • Armel MukamDT
  • Boubacar TraoreDE
  • Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaMLB
  • Jaiden AusberryWLB
  • Leonard MooreCB
  • Jayden SandersCB
  • Christian Gray (nickel CB)
  • Adon ShulerS
  • Luke TalichS
Hurricanes projected starters
  • Darian MensahQB
  • Mark Fletcher Jr.RB
  • Daylyn UpshawWR
  • Cooper BarkateWR
  • Not confirmed (slot WR)
  • Elija LoftonTE
  • Samson OkunlolaLT
  • Ben CongdonLG
  • Ryan RodriguezC
  • Seuseu AlofaituliRG
  • Matthew McCoyRT
  • Armondo BlountDE
  • Ahmad Moten Sr.DT
  • Justin ScottDT
  • Marquise LightfootDE
  • Chase SmithWLB
  • Mohamed ToureMLB
  • Ethan O’ConnorCB
  • Xavier LucasCB
  • Bryce Fitzgerald (nickel CB)
  • JJ DunniganS
  • Zechariah PoyserS
Updated How we grade

Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →

Hurricanes at Irish odds and prediction markets

Sportsbook prices at 7:44 AM CT

Prices as of : the Irish are −7.5 to −7 at five sportsbooks and the total is 54.5–55.5.

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Prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket on Hurricanes at Irish

Prices at 7:43 AM CT Sat 11/7

Irish to win costs 72¢ on Kalshi, against −265 at the best sportsbook (FanDuel). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.

MarketKalshiPolymarketBest sportsbook
Irish to win72¢72% chance72¢72% chance−265FanDuel
Hurricanes to win31¢31% chance31¢31% chance+225DraftKings

Sportsbooks

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Line movement

vs Miami HurricanesSat Nov 7 · 6:30 PM CT · 7:30 PM ET

Lines as of : the Irish spread is −7 (opened −4.5); the total is 55 (opened 57.5).

Irish spread−4.5−7−2.5
Total57.555−2.5
Irish team total31.531.5No move
Irish money line−207−251−44

Open, then now.

Results and against the spread

5–2 · 2–3 ATS
Record
5–2
Against the spread
2–3
Form, last 5
WWWWL
Last game
L 24-28at Cougars
DateGameResultSpreadATS
Sat 10/17at BYU CougarsL 24-28−10.5Missed
Sat 10/10vs Stanford CardinalW 58-7−37.5Covered
Sat 10/3at North Carolina Tar HeelsW 37-26−21Missed
Sat 9/26at Purdue BoilermakersW 49-10−27.5Covered
Sat 9/19vs Michigan State SpartansW 27-10−29Missed

Spread is the Irish’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.

Schedule

vs EaglesSat 11/14 · 2:30 PM CT3:30 PM ET
vs MustangsSat 11/21 · 6:30 PM CT7:30 PM ET
at OrangeFri 11/27 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET

Our Irish picks, graded

Wins and losses

7–4 on Irish games this season · 63.6%

  • 96
    1st Half Game Total: Over 23.5 −108Sat 10/17
    win
  • 53
    Full Game Game Total: Under 47.5 −102Sat 10/17
    loss+1 pt
  • 62
    Full Game Spread: BYU Cougars +12.5 −110Sat 10/17
    win
  • 63
    Full Game Spread: Stanford Cardinal +35.5 −110Sat 10/10
    loss
  • 64
    Full Game Player Prop: CJ Carr Passing Yards under 241.5 −113Sat 10/3
    win
  • 68
    Full Game Player Prop: Jordan Faison Receiving Yards under 66.5 −114Sat 10/3
    loss
  • 72
    1st Half Spread: North Carolina Tar Heels +12.5 −123Sat 10/3
    win+2 pts
  • 52
    Full Game Game Total: Under 58.5 −112Sat 9/26
    loss+1 pt
  • 45
    Full Game Spread: Michigan State Spartans +29.5 −109Sat 9/19
    win
  • 60
    Full Game Spread: Notre Dame Fighting Irish -44.5 −110Sat 9/12
    win
  • 70
    Full Game Team Total: Wisconsin Badgers Over 13.5 −102Sun 9/6
    win

The orange number is Signal strength. CLV compares our price with the closing price at the same sportsbook; shown when it is in our favor. How we grade

Irish questions, answered

Is there a Irish pick for this matchup?

Yes. Our Irish pick for Hurricanes at Irish was released before kickoff at Signal strength 96. Unlock it in the Terminal.

What is the Fighting Irish's record this season?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 5-2: 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road.

When do the Fighting Irish play next?

The Fighting Irish host the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, November 7 at 6:30 PM CT (7:30 PM ET).

Who is on the Fighting Irish injury report?

The Fighting Irish list Drayk Bowen (Out), Francis Brewu (Questionable), Jason Onye (Questionable), Brauntae Johnson (Out), DJ McKinney (Out), Christopher Burgess Jr. (Out), Tiki Hola (Out), Charles Jagusah (Out), Chris Terek (Out), Quincy Porter (Out), Chaz Smith (Out), Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (Available), Leonard Moore (Available).

What matters for the Fighting Irish against the Hurricanes?

Notre Dame, ranked No. 4 at 5-2, hosts 8-0 Miami at 6:30 PM CT. Drayk Bowen, Brauntae Johnson and DJ McKinney are out, while Francis Brewu and Jason Onye remain questionable. Miami receiver Malachi Toney is out following ankle surgery; his starting replacement is unconfirmed, and no official conference availability report covers this game.