2025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Week 1 Betting Lines
The Fighting Irish got a taste of high-level success last season with a trip to the national championship game. Now, the next mission is simple: bring a title back to South Bend. Coach Marcus Freeman’s team is poised for another deep run this fall and can hoist the big trophy if unproven quarterback CJ Carr delivers on his 5-star hype. But Notre Dame won’t have to lean on Carr to win games, thanks to a rushing attack powered by Heisman candidate Jeremiyah Love and an offensive line that ranks among the best in college football. The Fighting Irish also have an improving receiving corps thanks to the emergence of Jaden Greathouse in the College Football Playoff and the arrival of Malachi Fields (Virginia) from the transfer portal.
Miami-FL vs. Notre Dame Week 1 Betting Lines
Spread: Notre Dame -2.5
Total: 50.5
Money Line: Notre Dame -130, Miami-FL +110
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Weekly Matchup
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, the Miami-FL Hurricanes will host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Kickoff time is 7:30 p.m. ET, with television coverage on ABC.
Can Mario Cristobal finally become a College Football Playoff head coach? Everyone likes to dog the coaches who “can’t win the big one” - James Franklin has, ridiculously, been a regular in that discussion. Even more insane is that Ryan Day is, in some circles, still in that mix when it comes to Michigan. But to get to the “big one,” you have to beat everyone else.
The talent level remains as strong as any in the ACC, the depth is strong, and Cristobal has the program humming. This is when the payoff should be coming, but the Hurricanes have yet to prove they are for real.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Weekly Preview and Recap
Quarterback is the only area that could hold Notre Dame back. CJ Carr is a five-star talent -- sharp, composed, and gifted with an arm that makes NFL scouts lean forward in their chairs -- but he's also a redshirt freshman who has yet to start a college game.
Kenny Minchey is still in the mix, and though he doesn't carry the same recruiting pedigree, his presence is a reminder that Carr will have to go out and earn the starting job. That's good for the locker room and good for accountability.
Notre Dame doesn't need Carr to be spectacular, at least not yet. It just needs him to be steady. The run game, offensive line, and defense have the heavy lifting covered. If Carr (or Minchey) can be decisive, take care of the ball, and grow into the role week by week, this team has everything else it needs to get back to the CFP -- and possibly win it.
In college football, it's easy to buy into hype. Flashy quarterback highlights, spring game stats, and the transfer portal carousel can distract you from what actually matters when the lights are brightest in December and January.
But if you strip away the noise, the winning formula remains simple: continuity and veteran talent. If you don't have both, you're building your house on sand.
Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock returns for his second year. With Notre Dame's system already in place, the timing of the offense should improve, reads should get sharper, and the playbook likely will expand because players are able to jell.
Chris Ash steps in as the Irish's new defensive coordinator, and while that's technically a disruption in continuity, Ash isn't a newcomer. He is a seasoned coach with Big Ten, SEC, and NFL experience. Ash enters a locker room full of returning starters at all three levels. He's not being asked to rebuild a defense; he simply needs to guide an already-established team.
2025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Schedule
| DATE |
OPPONENT |
SCORE |
RECORD |
| Aug 31 |
at Miami-FL Hurricanes |
- |
- |
| Sep 6 |
OFF |
| Sep 13 |
vs. Texas A&M Aggies |
- |
- |
| Sep 20 |
vs. Purdue Boilermakers |
- |
- |
| Sep 27 |
at Arkansas Razorbacks |
- |
- |
| Oct 4 |
vs. Boise State Broncos |
- |
- |
| Oct 11 |
vs. NC State Wolfpack |
- |
- |
| Oct 18 |
vs. USC Trojans |
- |
- |
| Oct 25 |
OFF |
| Nov 1 |
at Boston College Eagles |
- |
- |
| Nov 8 |
vs. Navy Midshipmen |
- |
- |
| Nov 15 |
at Pittsburgh Panthers |
- |
- |
| Nov 22 |
vs. Syracuse Orange |
- |
- |
| Nov 29 |
at Stanford Cardinal |
- |
- |
Notre Dame’s proud history is what makes it such a powerful brand. As conference realignment heats up, Notre Dame can maintain its independence.
Notre Dame has a total of 11 claimed and 11 unclaimed national championships. The Fighting Irish have a litany of iconic coaches in their history. Namely, Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine, and Brian Kelly have led the Fighting Irish to success and glory.
And with great coaches have been great players. Heisman trophy winners Angelo Bertelli, Johnny Lujack, Leon Hart, Johnny Lattner, Paul Hornung, John Huarte, and Tim Brown are among them.
And then there was “The Gipper,” George Gipp, who was portrayed in a motion picture. An actor named Ronald Reagan played the role of Gipp and went on to be President of the United States. On campaign stops, Reagan often asked voters to “win one for the Gipper.”
Despite their success, Notre Dame has not won a national championship since 1988. The landscape of college football has changed, and Notre Dame refuses to make enough academic concessions to compete with powers such as the Alabama Crimson Tide. But they remain strong enough to retain an iconic program's brand power and popularity.
Marcus Freeman has impressed gamblers and fans with his ability to attract top players. Now, Freeman must translate that talent into wins.
2025-2026 College Football Schedule
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