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Elija Lofton's near-catch for Miami becomes latest entry in Canes-Irish rivalry lore
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Elija Lofton's near-catch for Miami becomes latest entry in Canes-Irish rivalry lore

  • By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Sports Writer

For 38 years, Miami has insisted the same thing: Cleveland Gary didn’t fumble in a still-debated loss at Notre Dame. And now, that play has some company. Add another did-he-or-didn’t-he to the lore of the rivalry between the Hurricanes and the Fighting Irish. Miami argued that Elija Lofton caught what would have been a touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter of what became a 31-24 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday night — only to have the referees say Lofton didn’t complete the play.

Gunner Stockton and No. 2 Georgia pound No. 12 Mississippi 42-7 to make case for top ranking
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Gunner Stockton and No. 2 Georgia pound No. 12 Mississippi 42-7 to make case for top ranking

  • By CHRIS BURROWS - Associated Press

Gunner Stockton passed for four touchdowns and ran for another as No. 2 Georgia coasted to a 42-7 win over No. 12 Mississippi. Georgia dominated the opening 22 minutes with touchdown drives of 72, 96, 61 and 50 yards while Ole Miss crossed midfield once. Stockton finished 9 of 15 passing for 186 yards, directing the Bulldogs to a 28-0 halftime lead. Georgia finished with 482 yards of offense, 298 in the first half. The Bulldogs’ impressive all-around performance could elevate them into the top spot in the AP Top 25 after No. 1 Miami lost at No. 4 Notre Dame.

No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic
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No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic

  • By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Sports Writer

CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 4 Notre Dame avenged its most damaging loss from last season by running out to a 21-point lead and holding on to beat No. 1 Miami 31-24. Micah Gilbert caught two of those scoring passes and Jordan Faison had the other for Notre Dame, which came into the game knowing another loss to Miami could doom its national championship hopes. Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes for Miami, twice getting the Hurricanes within a touchdown after they trailed 24-3 early in the third. Cooper Barkate had a pair of those scoring grabs. Elija Lofton had the other.

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Miami defensive lineman Ahmad Moten Sr. (99) makes a tackle against Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Barnick)

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Georgia wide receiver Craig Dandridge Jr. (81) blows kisses towards Mississippi fans as he and tight end Jaden Reddell (23) celebrate his four-yard rushing touchdown against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) celebrates his 58-yard touchdown pass reception against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Georgia Mississippi Football

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Georgia wide receiver Craig Dandridge Jr. (81) rushes past Mississippi defensive end Blake Purchase (3) for a four-yard rushing touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Georgia Mississippi Football

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Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) catches a touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Georgia Mississippi Football

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Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, center, is sacked by Georgia defenders, including linebacker Raylen Wilson (5), during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Miami linebacker Cam Pruitt (4) tackles Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Barnick)