UNC prepares to face Notre Dame in key college football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The University of North Carolina football team hosts No. 3 Notre Dame on October 7 at Kenan Stadium. This matchup is significant for UNC, which seeks its first victory against a top-three team in program history. The Fighting Irish, unbeaten at 4-0, bring a 14-game winning streak. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and defensive back Greg Smith are key players for UNC as they aim for an upset against a powerful Notre Dame defense, which has limited opponents to an average of 8 points per game. The game will be televised on ESPN.
- •UNC is 0-1 against ranked opponents this season.
- •Notre Dame has won 14 straight games by double digits.
- •Kickoff is set for noon ET at Kenan Stadium.
- •UNC last beat Notre Dame in 2008.
- •Rece Verhoff's return could impact field-goal decisions for UNC.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — UNC vs Notre Dame prediction: Will Greg Smith, Tar Heels pull off upset?
"Here are some players to watch and a prediction for UNC football vs. No. 3 Notre Dame in Week 5 at Kenan Stadium.
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