One of college football’s marquee rivalries takes center stage on Saturday, as Miami travels to South Bend to take on Notre Dame.
Miami (8-0) enters at No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, while Notre Dame (7-1) sits at No. 11 despite being ranked No. 4 in the AP poll. That CFP ranking came before Miami received difficult news: standout receiver Malachi Toney is expected to miss Saturday’s game and several more after suffering a high ankle sprain that is expected to require surgery.
There is hope that Toney could return for a potential College Football Playoff run, but Miami must get there first. Toney has caught 73 passes for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns, accounting for a massive portion of the Hurricanes’ passing production. His 13 receiving touchdowns represent nearly half of Miami’s 28 passing TDs, while his 1,027 receiving yards account for more than a third of the team’s 2,659 passing yards. His 19 red-zone targets also dwarf the rest of the offense; no other Miami player has more than five.
The Hurricanes defeated the Fighting Irish, 27-24, last season in Miami, which wound up having a major impact on the final rankings and kept the Irish out of the CFP. So it could be a delicious bit of irony if the Irish get a chance to return the favor this season and improve their chances at making the playoff in the process.
Here’s a look at some of the notable markets on DraftKings Predictions for the Hurricanes and Fighting Irish ahead of Saturday night’s showdown.
Notable Miami Hurricanes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish Markets on DraftKings Predictions
Miami vs. Notre Dame Game Markets
Pricing reflects market sentiment. Subject to change.
Stats
- Miami averages 47.6 points per game and allows 17.8; Notre Dame averages 40.4 and allows 13.4
- Miami has scored 381 points in eight games; Notre Dame has allowed 107 in eight
- Miami averages 5.49 yards per rush with 22 rushing touchdowns, and 10.27 yards per pass attempt with 28 passing touchdowns against two interceptions
- Notre Dame averages 5.13 yards per rush with 20 rushing touchdowns, and 8.32 per attempt with 19 passing touchdowns against one interception
- Miami converts 54.5% of third downs (48-for-88); Notre Dame converts 43.5% (40-for-92)
- Notre Dame is 14-for-19 on fourth down; Miami is 4-for-9
- Miami has scored on 39 of 42 red zone trips (92.9%) and all 25 goal-to-go trips; Notre Dame has scored on 31 of 36 red zone trips (86.1%)
- Against the run, Miami allows 2.36 yards per carry and Notre Dame 2.79; each has allowed four rushing touchdowns
- Against the pass, Notre Dame has eight interceptions and a 118.96 opponent passer rating; Miami has four interceptions and a 134.69 opponent rating
- Miami has 24 sacks, 31 tackles for loss and 28 quarterback hits; Notre Dame has 15 sacks and 30 tackles for loss
- Miami has 224 first downs to Notre Dame’s 182
Source: Sportradar NCAAFB
TD Scorer Markets
Pricing reflects market sentiment. Subject to change.
Stats
- Malachi Toney is out for Miami, which will be without his 13 touchdowns (tied for second) and 19 red zone targets. Toney’s 19 red zone targets are the most on either roster; Daylyn Upshaw is next among Miami receivers with five
- Nolan James Jr. has 519 rushing yards at 5.77 per carry with eight rushing touchdowns, plus 13 catches for 105 yards and three more scores — 11 total touchdowns, tied for 15th in FBS
- James has 30 rushing first downs and a 52-yard long run, and has started five of Notre Dame’s eight games
- Jordan Faison leads Notre Dame with 38 catches on 57 targets for 497 yards and four touchdowns, with 434 yards after the catch and 26 receiving first downs
- Mark Fletcher Jr. has nine rushing touchdowns, tied for 16th in FBS, on 94 carries for 457 yards in seven games, plus a receiving touchdown
- Jonaz Walton averages 6.91 yards per carry with 477 yards and four touchdowns in seven games, and his 97-yard run is tied for the longest in FBS
- Cooper Barkate has 28 catches on 35 targets for 372 yards and four touchdowns, with a 61-yard long
- Javian Mallory has 495 rushing yards at 6.97 per carry with seven touchdowns and a 52-yard long, with one start in eight games
- Darian Mensah has 25 passing touchdowns against one interception, plus two rushing touchdowns on 24 carries
- CJ Carr has 18 passing touchdowns against one interception, plus three rushing touchdowns on 25 carries
- Aneyas Williams has four rushing touchdowns and one receiving score, with a 70-yard catch
- Upshaw has 22 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns; Elija Lofton has 20 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns
- Jack Larsen has seven catches for 65 yards and no touchdowns on four red zone targets
- Miami has allowed four rushing touchdowns and 13 passing; Notre Dame has allowed four rushing and eight passing
Source: Sportradar NCAAFB
DraftKings Sports FAQ
DraftKings Sports is a unified offering from DraftKings, branded DraftKings Sports & Casino, bringing together Sportsbook, Predictions, Casino and Lottery into one seamless, integrated experience through a single account and wallet, with access tailored to each jurisdiction.
Who can get in on the action with DraftKings Sportsbook?
Anyone 21 or older, with a valid U.S. Social Security Number, and who is physically located in applicable states (see the full list HERE) can bet on DraftKings Sportsbook.
What can you bet on with DraftKings Sportsbook?
DraftKings Sportsbook offers a huge range of betting options across dozens of American and international sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and more. You’ll find parlays, same-game parlays, live in-game betting and player props.
What is DraftKings Predictions?
DraftKings Predictions allows eligible customers to trade on real-world outcomes across a wide range of markets, such as sports, crypto, finance, politics, and more. DraftKings Predictions is a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and Member of the National Futures Association
How do you trade on DraftKings Predictions?
To trade on DraftKings Predictions:
- Find a market — Browse questions on real-world events such as sports, crypto and more.
- Make a prediction — Just pick yes or no to invest in your knowledge.
- Manage your positions — Buy more, sell, or hold until the market pays out the correct predictions.
Where is DraftKings Predictions available?
Anyone 18 or older who successfully completes identity and eligibility verification and is physically located in applicable states or US territories (see the full list HERE) can trade on DraftKings Predictions.
This is not trading advice. All information and publications, including this specific material, used and distributed by GUS III LLC d/b/a DraftKings Predictions (“DraftKings Predictions”) shall not be construed as a research report. DraftKings Predictions does not distribute research reports, employ research analysts, or maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Regulation 1.71. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Event Contract Trading is offered by DraftKings Predictions, a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and NFA member. Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Market availability varies.
