CJ Carr totals five touchdowns as Notre Dame plays North Carolina
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
No. 3 Notre Dame faced North Carolina on Saturday in Chapel Hill. After a strong start by North Carolina, which included a 98-yard kickoff return that reduced Notre Dame's lead to one point, the Fighting Irish responded with 16 unanswered points. CJ Carr contributed significantly by scoring five total touchdowns, helping Notre Dame secure a 37-26 victory. This win marks Notre Dame's 15th consecutive victory, extending their winning streak back to last season.
- •North Carolina closed the gap with a 98-yard kickoff return.
- •Notre Dame scored 16 consecutive points after that play.
- •CJ Carr accounted for five total touchdowns in the game.
- •Notre Dame's streak extends to 15 games without loss.
- •The match took place in rainy conditions in Chapel Hill.
- 7:58 PMCBS Sports — Notre Dame earns soggy CFP style points as CJ Carr continues to quietly build Heisman case
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Carr, ground game help No. 3 Notre Dame push past North Carolina 37-26 for 15th straight win
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — No. 3 Notre Dame pulls away in second half at North Carolina as CJ Carr totals 5 TDs
"(AP) — CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another and third-ranked Notre Dame regained control after halftime to beat North Carolina 37-26 on Saturday.The Fighting Irish (5-0) led 21-14 after the Tar Heels (2-2) turned a goal-line stand into a long touchdown drive right before halftime, then came out of the break with Jaden Jefferson sprinting through the rain for a 98-yard kickoff return for another score.
"After an early scare, Notre Dame removed all drama with a physically dominant second half performance against North Carolina
"Right after halftime, UNC made it a 1-point game, thanks to a 98-yard kickoff return, but the Fighting Irish didn't flinch.
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External links- CBS SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:58 PMNotre Dame earns soggy CFP style points as CJ Carr continues to quietly build Heisman case
After an early scare, Notre Dame removed all drama with a physically dominant second half performance against North Carolina
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:36 PMCarr, ground game help No. 3 Notre Dame push past North Carolina 37-26 for 15th straight win
(AP) — CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another and third-ranked Notre Dame regained control after halftime to beat North Carolina 37-26 on Saturday.The Fighting Irish (5-0) led 21-14 after the Tar Heels (2-2) turned a goal-line stand into a long touchdown drive right before halftime, then came out of the break with Jaden Jefferson sprinting through the rain for a 98-yard kickoff return for another score.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:29 PMNo. 3 Notre Dame pulls away in second half at North Carolina as CJ Carr totals 5 TDs
Right after halftime, UNC made it a 1-point game, thanks to a 98-yard kickoff return, but the Fighting Irish didn't flinch.
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