UNC football struggles against Notre Dame in 37-26 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
UNC football lost 37-26 to No. 3 Notre Dame on October 3 at Kenan Stadium. After trailing by two touchdowns, the Tar Heels narrowed the gap to one point in the third quarter. However, despite a strong start, UNC's offense faltered in the second half, and turnovers hindered their efforts. Notre Dame maintained control with a potent rushing attack and scored 17 unanswered points, leading to the defeat. UNC has not beaten a top-five opponent since 2004, with their record now at 2-2, 0-1 in the ACC.
- •UNC trailed 21-7 at halftime before making a brief comeback.
- •CJ Carr accounted for five touchdowns for Notre Dame.
- •The Heels' offense scored late but faced difficulties sustaining drives.
- •Jaden Jefferson returned a kickoff for a touchdown for UNC.
- •The Tar Heels remain winless in the ACC this season.
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