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
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.
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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
Total57.5→55−2.5
Irish team total31.5→31.5No 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
Date
Game
Result
Spread
ATS
Sat 10/17
at BYU Cougars
L 24-28
−10.5
Missed
Sat 10/10
vs Stanford Cardinal
W 58-7
−37.5
Covered
Sat 10/3
at North Carolina Tar Heels
W 37-26
−21
Missed
Sat 9/26
at Purdue Boilermakers
W 49-10
−27.5
Covered
Sat 9/19
vs Michigan State Spartans
W 27-10
−29
Missed
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
7–4on 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
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Irish questions, answered
Is there a Irish pick for this matchup?
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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.
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