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Carr, ground game help No. 3 Notre Dame push past North Carolina 37-26 for 15th straight win
Notre Dame scored 37 points despite playing without several injured contributors, and Jordan Faison had a touchdown celebration with teammates.
- On Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, third-ranked Notre Dame defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 37-26 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Quarterback CJ Carr led the Fighting Irish with five total touchdowns.
- The Fighting Irish entered the matchup as 19.5-point favorites against the Tar Heels, who operated under head coach Bill Belichick in his second college season. North Carolina struggled to establish offensive momentum early.
- Carr threw for 234 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing score, connecting often with wide receiver Jordan Faison, who recorded 132 receiving yards. Freshman Jonaz Walton contributed a team-high 120 rushing yards.
- Despite a 98-yard kickoff return by kickoff returner Jaden Jefferson, the Notre Dame offense proved too dominant to overcome. The victory extends the team's winning streak to 15 consecutive games.
- North Carolina will attempt to recover when traveling to face Pittsburgh next week. Meanwhile, the Irish prepare to host Stanford at home next Saturday as they continue their push toward the College Football Playoff.
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