Miami at Notre Dame Preview: Three Things I’m Watching in South Bend
Saturday, Nov. 7 · 7:30 p.m. ET · Notre Dame Stadium · NBC
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Saturday, Nov. 7 · 7:30 p.m. ET · Notre Dame Stadium · NBC
The Dolphins finally have something to build on. After picking up their first win under Jeff Hafley with a 28-25 victory over the Jets, Miami returns home looking to beat another division rival.
No. 1 Miami (7–0, 5–0 ACC) at North Carolina (4–3, 2–2 ACC)
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The Dolphins head to Minnesota at 0-3, still searching for their first win after a 24–10 loss to Kansas City. The Vikings are 3-0, powered by Brian Flores’s aggressive defense and a pass rush featuring rising superstar Dallas Turner. With De’Von Achane out for the year and Jaylen Wright questionable, Miami needs contributions from its remaining backs while helping Malik Willis handle the pressure. Here are six things I’m watching.
Your Miami Dolphins (0-2) host the Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) in their home opener, looking for their first win of the Jeff Hafley regime, with a lot to account for on both sides of the ball. Here are the six things I’ll be watching.
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