Fighting Irish Wire previews Notre Dame at North Carolina and Week 5 matchups
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Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Fighting Irish will face North Carolina in their next game on Saturday, October 3. Notre Dame leads the series with a 4-0 record, while the Tar Heels stand at 2-1. This week features several key matchups across college football, including No. 7 Alabama against No. 16 Mississippi State and No. 4 Miami at Clemson. Analysts have varying opinions on these games, with potential upsets looming for Alabama and Ohio State. Week 5 comes with College Football Playoff implications for many teams, emphasizing the importance of performance this weekend.
- •Notre Dame is undefeated at 4-0 before facing 2-1 North Carolina.
- •Key games include Alabama vs. Mississippi State and Miami vs. Clemson.
- •Week 5 features multiple top-25 matchups with playoff stakes.
- •Analysts express differing views on potential upsets regarding Alabama and Ohio State.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — FIW staff picks Notre Dame at UNC and top Week 5 games in CFB
"The staff of Fighting Irish Wire picks the winner of Notre Dame at North Carolina and the most intriguing games of Week 5 in college football.
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