Both were independent teams, and the Irish's win over No. 2 Miami earlier in the season made this game a de facto national title game. Notre Dame had an impressive 1988 season as a whole.

Notre Dame has one of the most storied histories in college football, but no recent championships. Here's when the Fighting Irish last won a title: ...

Miami ended its streaks of 23 straight losses to power conference opponents, 20 consecutive in the ACC and 10 in a row this ...

Miami plays the second of a two-game homestand on Saturday night when they host Notre Dame. Virginia beat Miami 82-71 on Wednesday to give the Hurricanes their 10th consecutive loss this season and ...