Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore isn’t just on the cover of EA Sports College Football ’27 — he’s reportedly locked in on revenge, and the Miami Hurricanes should be paying attention.
According to sources close to the situation, Moore sent a chilling message directly aimed at Miami during a recent interview, hinting that the Fighting Irish haven’t forgotten how last season ended. The defending standout allegedly told On3/Rivals that Notre Dame “dug their own grave” in missing the College Football Playoffs, and that the pain is fueling a new fire — one that starts with Miami in 2026.
“By the time we get into the season, I’ll probably have some pent-up anger from last season,” Moore reportedly said. “We’ll be ready for them, but most of all, we’ll be ready for Game 1.”
Insiders say Moore’s comments have already sent shockwaves through both locker rooms. The Hurricanes handed Notre Dame a season-opening loss in 2024, a defeat that many observers believe triggered the CFP selection committee to overlook the Irish. Now, with Miami coming off a run to the National Championship Game, the stakes are reportedly higher than ever.
Moore, who anchors a veteran-heavy Notre Dame defense, is said to be channeling the heartbreak of last year’s snub into intense preparation. “We’ve got a good squad coming back, especially on defense,” Moore said. “Most of the defense is pretty much back, if not all of it.”
But the road to redemption won’t come easy. Notre Dame must first face Wisconsin on Sept. 6, and Miami won’t visit South Bend until Nov. 7. Sources suggest that delay is only adding to the tension, with Moore reportedly keeping a mental countdown clock until the Hurricanes arrive.
“He’s been vocal about this in the film room,” one unnamed teammate told us. “That loss to Miami — it’s personal. You can feel it.”
As the 2026 season approaches, all eyes will be on whether Notre Dame’s revenge tour can live up to the hype — or if Miami will once again bury the Irish’s playoff hopes.
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