While it’s an exciting time to be a Fighting Irish fan as they battle the Eagles for the Ireland Trophy in the latest edition of the “Holy War,” the weather might not be ideal for the teams and the spectators at Notre Dame Stadium.
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“It’s not exactly the most pleasant day to play football, but hey, it is November in South Bend,” ABC57 News meteorologist Dave Caulfield said in his weather report on Friday.
According to The Weather Channel, the temperature in South Bend could be in the low 40s between tailgating, the 3:30 p.m. kickoff and by the conclusion of the game around 7 p.m. ET.
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) carries the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: A detail of a Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet prior to the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; A general view inside the empty stadium before the game between Miami Hurricanes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Fans arrive prior to the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: A general view of Notre Dame Stadium prior to the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Miami Hurricanes on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) passes the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on prior to the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms up prior to the game against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) carries the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms up prior to the game against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Jordan Faison #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a touchdown pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker Spencer Porath (35) watches after kicking a field goal against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Daylyn Upshaw #7 of the Miami Hurricanes is tackled by Adon Shuler #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Miami Hurricanes linebacker Cam Pruitt (4) tackles Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Jordan Faison #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a touchdown pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 07, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) celebrates as he scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) carries the ball for a touchdown defended by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Cam Pruitt (4) during the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) makes a catch for a touchdown defended by Miami Hurricanes defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald (3) during the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Christian Gray (29) and safety Adon Shuler (8) tackle Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw (7) during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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There is a 37% chance of showers at 3 p.m., but the forecast is projected as cloudy heading into the evening.
“Some rain/snow showers are possible for tailgating, but drizzle could linger into the start of the game,” Caulfield posted on social media. “Despite the forecast, I still don’t believe the weather will have a big impact for Notre Dame and Boston College.”
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The Irish (8-1) and the Eagles (4-5) will square off in the Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl on NBC.
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