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North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. faces tough Notre Dame defense

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. faces tough Notre Dame defense

Summary

North Carolina will host Notre Dame on Saturday, October 3, in Chapel Hill. The Fighting Irish, currently ranked No. 3 in the Coaches Poll, have one of the top defenses in the country, allowing just 8.3 points per game. UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a sixth-year graduate transfer, will meet Notre Dame for the first time, having completed 56.4% of his passes for 611 yards and three touchdowns this season. The Irish boast a strong track record against the Tar Heels, with a 21-2 all-time record, including a previous victory over UNC in 2022. The matchup is set for noon ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.

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By the Numbers

•Notre Dame has allowed an average of 312.3 yards per game.
•Billy Edwards Jr. has 611 passing yards and three touchdowns this season.
•The game is set for October 3 at noon ET.
•Notre Dame leads the all-time series against North Carolina 21-2.
•Edwards had his best performance in a win over East Tennessee State.

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What they're saying

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Notre Dame has put opposing quarterbacks in their place so far this season. The next QB the Irish will face is UNC grad transfer Billy Edwards Jr.
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