Notre Dame prepares for matchup against North Carolina in Chapel Hill
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
No. 3 Notre Dame (4-0) travels to face North Carolina (2-1) on October 1. This marks the first of six consecutive games against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents for the Fighting Irish, who have historically performed well against the Tar Heels, winning five straight in the series. Players to watch include Notre Dame's LT Will Black and DE Bryce Young, along with UNC RB Benjamin Hall, who recently had a standout performance against Clemson. Weather conditions may also impact the game with intermittent showers expected.
- •Notre Dame has won 11 of its last 12 against ACC teams.
- •The Fighting Irish are 7-2 in games played at Chapel Hill.
- •Benjamin Hall leads North Carolina's rushing attack with 215 yards this season.
- •Jackpot playmaker Bryce Young hopes to continue his strong performance against a solid UNC offensive line.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Players to watch, predictions for Notre Dame football at North Carolina
"October is here, which means another phase of the 2026 Notre Dame football schedule is about to start. Here's a look at the Irish's game against UNC.
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