Notre Dame prepares to face North Carolina on the road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Notre Dame football will visit North Carolina on Saturday as the Irish look to improve their season record. The Tar Heels are currently 2-1, showing strength in their defense under head coach Bill Belichick. Notre Dame aims to limit the impact of standout player Xavier Lewis and tight end Jelani Thurman while establishing a strong running game. Success in these areas could be crucial for Notre Dame to secure a victory on the road.
- •Notre Dame faces North Carolina in Chapel Hill on October 7.
- •North Carolina is 2-1, coming off a loss to Clemson.
- •Key players for UNC include DL Xavier Lewis and TE Jelani Thurman.
- •Notre Dame's running game is expected to play a significant role in their game plan.
- •Game will be a test of Notre Dame's offense against a strong UNC defense.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Three keys for Notre Dame to beat North Carolina on the road
"Notre Dame football will take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on the road Saturday and here are three keys for an Irish victory.
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