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CJ Carr faces defining moment as Notre Dame's CFP hopes ride on showdown vs. No. 1 Miami

Notre Dame finds itself lingering on the playoff bubble as the eleventh-ranked team, holding a single defeat against BYU. The Fighting Irish must secure a victory against top-ranked Miami to keep their postseason aspirations alive.

For quarterback CJ Carr, this upcoming contest presents the ultimate test of his career. Although he boasts strong overall efficiency metrics this season, his previous struggles against elite competition highlighted vulnerabilities that the Hurricanes' secondary might exploit.

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