Notre Dame defeated No. 1 Miami, handing the Hurricanes their first loss of the season and strengthening its College Football Playoff case with a statement-making 31-24 win at home. Miami became the fourth AP No. 1-ranked team to suffer a defeat this season. However, beyond the disappointing result, head coach Mario Cristobal was particularly frustrated with the officiating decision that overturned Elijah Lofton's apparent touchdown reception.
During his postgame press conference, Cristobal expressed his disappointment with the officials' ruling.
“Really, really disappointed that they negated Elijah Lofton’s touchdown with two hands on the ball, two feet in the mouse,” Cristobal said. “So, like we told our team before we left Miami, do not leave it in the hands of the officials, and that's what you're going to get out of you.
Article Continues Below“So, aside from that, a very hard-fought game. Congratulations to Notre Dame for winning the game, and very disappointed in the way that was called, winning the game on the line and clear possession of a football inbounds.”