Notre Dame got the win it needed on Saturday night, upsetting No. 1 Miami 31-24 in front of a raucous home crowd.
The Irish got major contributions on both sides of the ball
, offensively led by quarterback CJ Carr and defensively safety Luke Talich and defensive end Boubacar Traore. While Notre Dame build a solid 24-3 lead early in the second half, the Hurricanes never gave up and made it a game until the last moments.Many went to social media to react to the Notre Dame huge upset over Miami, and here are some of the best posts made after the win.
CJ Carr celebrating with the fans
THAT’S OUR QUARTERBACK.#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/GXxg2fIQj3
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) November 8, 2026
What a moment for Carr, who has put himself into the Heisman Trophy conversation following the victory. He played fantastic, and was a big
reason why the Irish upset the top ranked team in the country.
Notre Dame fans storming the field following the final whistle
The eye of the storm 🌧️#GoIrish☘️ | @FightingIrish pic.twitter.com/mZheYVW5sI
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) November 8, 2026
This one came down to the end, and the celebration following it was massive, almost as big as the impact the win has on the Irish’s future. What a moment in South Bend last night.
Future Notre Dame quarterback Champ Monds
#GoIrish☘️ 😉 pic.twitter.com/XBWjF4XB2q
— Wonderful “Champ” Monds IV (@champmonds) November 8, 2026
An awesome moment for the program, not just the current players but future as well. Monds, the 2027 quarterback commit, seems pretty happy about last nights result.
Marcus Freeman celebrating with his team
🗣️HERE COME THE IRISH#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/otWjI7XIwc
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) November 8, 2026
After losing his last three top-10 games, Freeman got the monkey off his back on Saturday. This win has to feel great for the head coach, as this is the biggest regular season win during his Notre Dame tenure.
Assistant wide receivers coach Shaun Shivers
— Shaun Shivers (@CoachShivers) November 8, 2026
The Irish have made a huge mark recruiting the state of Florida, and this win is just more to add to their pitch. Come to South Bend, win big games, compete for titles and major awards. Enough said.
Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn
LFG!!!!!! Go Irish! ☘️ ☘️ ☘️
— Brady Quinn (@Brady_Quinn) November 8, 2026
Yeah, Brady, that’s how we all felt. It was such a great game for the Irish, one that is helping cement their status among this year’s elite teams.
Notre Dame’s celebration interrupts Marcus Freeman’s press conference
Cheers and celebration interrupt Coach Freeman’s post game presser. #NotreDame #GoIrish @LoveTheeNDIrish pic.twitter.com/vUI90AQ2rn
— TheGoldenDomesPodcast (@GoldenDomesPod) November 8, 2026
You can hear the team going nuts in the locker room, and Freeman acknowledge it, breaking up his press conference. He was proud of his team, and rightfully so.
Was Notre Dame underrated entering the game?
I think Notre Dame is much closer to #4 than #11 in the country, lol.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) November 8, 2026
After this result, there is a very good argument that the Irish should have been ranked much higher in the initial CFP Poll. Nicole Auerbach is right, Notre Dame looked like a top-5 team instead of a top-12 on Saturday.
Notre Dame basketball head coach Ja’Juan Seider
Go Irish ☘️
— Ja’Juan Seider (@coachseider) November 8, 2026
It’s a family atmosphere in South Bend, as the coaches all support each other. The basketball team has gotten off to a good start, 2-0, and Seider was happy to see the football team get the victory.
CJ Carr just wants to celebrate
WATCH: #NotreDame QB CJ Carr after the first field-storming win of his Irish career. “Dude, let me go celebrate this sucker. We earned this thing.” #NDFootball @CanesFootball pic.twitter.com/9wuNT73cQw
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) November 8, 2026
This one is worth the big celebration, and Carr most likely just wanted to be in the locker room with his teammates. This is the culmination of all their hard work, and with more season to be played, they should enjoy this win.
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame upsets Miami: Top social media reactions to big Irish win
