Miami Hurricanes gear up for battle against rival Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday

The Miami Hurricanes are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against longtime rival Notre Dame at the Hard Rock Stadium Sunday promising an electric atmosphere and fierce competition For the first time since the Miami Hurricanes are going head-to-head with Notre Dame but this isn t just a blast from the past rather a top showdown with national implications right out the gate We are driven by a common goal you know everyone has individuals goals but this squad is very purpose driven and they want to win declared Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristoball The Canes enter rank while Notre Dame fresh off a run to the National Title Games last January rank No However built for the spotlight the Canes squad remain unshaken as they commented they know what s at stake when the field lights come on Sunday I am very excited for this I mean Notre Dame is one hell of a gang They don t have an off button so it s going to be all four quarters of fun and competition so I am really excited for Hard Rock they re coming down here and these are one of the games you sign up for disclosed Offensive Lineman Francis Mauigoa Once dubbed Catholics vs Convicts this grudge match was as raw as it gets and has been simmering since the late s however for in the current era s players its less about history and more about handling business It s just another football battle right it s another opportunity to go compete Another opportunity to have fun and go and enjoy playing with my brothers playing with my teammates and ultimately getting to conclusively show what we re capable of commented Quarterback Carson Beck Leading the Canes into battle is veteran Quarterback Carson Beck a battled-tested transfer who is no stranger to prime-time pressure The core of our band has experience and we feel that when you have the type of tournament experience those guys had big moments don t phase you They came here to Miami to have that opportunity and Carson of unit has been in a bunch for those revealed Cristoball The countdown to the kickoff is on but the Canes aren t the only contest the stadium will host as preparations are underway for the Orange Blossom Classic where Florida A M Rattlers will face the Howard Bison on Saturday at p m