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Staff predictions for UNC football vs. Notre Dame

Following a week off and a previous heartbreaking defeat against Clemson, the North Carolina Tar Heels are preparing to host third-ranked Notre Dame. The media panel covering the matchup foresees a…

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Loghan Thomas In Beast Mode Might Be Notre Dame’s Biggest 2026 Surprise

Notre Dame defensive lineman Loghan Thomas has turned heads by racking up two sacks and two quarterback hurries across recent matchups against Michigan State and Purdue. Despite limited action…

Notre Dame vs North Carolina Prediction: Odds, expert picks, team and player news, betting trends, and stats

Undefeated third-ranked Notre Dame heads out on the road to meet North Carolina at Kenan Stadium this Saturday afternoon in a clash broadcast on Peacock and NBC. The Fighting Irish enter this matchup…

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Wes Durham steps in for Dave Pasch on ESPN’s Notre Dame-UNC broadcast

Wes Durham is stepping in to handle play-by-play duties for ESPN's upcoming broadcast featuring Notre Dame and North Carolina. He will join Dusty Dvoracek and Taylor McGregor in the booth because the…

UNC to face their toughest test of the season against Notre Dame

North Carolina prepares for a daunting matchup against Notre Dame as the Tar Heels try to snap a five-game skid and secure only their third victory ever against the program. The historic opponent…

“Take Them Off Your Schedule”: Ex-Coach Spills Beans on Notre Dame’s Nightmare If ACC Breaks Up

Former coach Brian Kelly recently discussed the potential challenges facing Notre Dame should the ACC dissolve, noting that the program relies heavily on its scheduling arrangement with the…

STAFF PICKS: Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS North Carolina Tar Heels

Notre Dame enters this week's matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels as heavy favorites by at least three touchdowns. Analysts note that the Fighting Irish boast the nation's top overall…

Notre Dame vs North Carolina Game Predictions

The third-ranked Fighting Irish carry an unblemished four-game record into their upcoming conference matchup against the Tar Heels, aiming to capture a fifteenth consecutive victory. Marcus Freeman's…

Danny Kanell leaves Notre Dame’s CJ Carr off his top QB list

Analyst Danny Kanell omitted Notre Dame signal-caller CJ Carr from his newly published top-thirteen quarterback rankings after the first four weeks of the season. Despite the absence of eye-popping…

Notre Dame vs North Carolina Countdown: Irish Defense Looks To Shut Down Tarheels Offense

Notre Dame heads into this weekend holding some of the top defensive rankings nationwide across multiple categories through four games, giving up just 8.3 points and 199.3 yards per contest. They now…

FIW staff picks Notre Dame at UNC and top Week 5 games in CFB

As the college football calendar reaches its fifth week, the undefeated Notre Dame squad prepares for an upcoming morning clash against North Carolina. Meanwhile, a panel of writers has shared…

Notre Dame vs North Carolina Countdown: Irish Offense Needs To Build On Momentum

Notre Dame heads into its upcoming matchup with North Carolina following a dominant forty-nine to ten victory against Purdue, bringing their recent offensive output to a high note. Coordinator Mike…

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Keeping pushing forward: What to know for Notre Dame’s Week 5 game at North Carolina

Notre Dame enters its upcoming Week 5 matchup with an undefeated September record and a fourteen-game win streak, having outscored prior opponents by a massive margin while securing victories over…

UNC football vs. Notre Dame game info, streaming, betting

The undefeated Fighting Irish travel to take on the Tar Heels in an early afternoon college football matchup this Saturday. North Carolina aims to rebound from a recent loss to Clemson, while Notre…

Notre Dame Football: North Carolina Tar Heels Q&A with Tar Heel Blog

Undefeated Notre Dame prepares to face North Carolina on the road this weekend as the Tar Heels host the matchup under head coach Bill Belichick. Ahead of the Saturday noon eastern kickoff, Tar Heel…

Notre Dame football’s 2027 opponents: Who do the Irish play next fall?

Notre Dame has nearly finalized its football schedule for the 2027 season, highlighted by a newly confirmed road trip to face Virginia. The upcoming slate features home matchups against Purdue,…

Notre Dame Linebacker Jaylen Sneed Reflects On His Five-Year Journey With The Irish

Entering his fifth year with the program, veteran linebacker Jaylen Sneed has emerged as a reliable leader for the Notre Dame defense. Sneed credits his personal and athletic growth to embracing the…

Nobody’s Gonna Score on Us: Notre Dame’s 1971 Shutout of North Carolina

On October 16, 1971, the undefeated Notre Dame football squad hosted North Carolina at Notre Dame Stadium in front of 59,075 spectators. With Joe Theismann gone, sophomore Cliff Brown stepped in for…

Where did Joel Klatt place Notre Dame among his 2026 elite teams?

Fox broadcaster Joel Klatt evaluated the landscape of college football this week, releasing a top-ten ballot that places Notre Dame at the fifth position. The analyst based his current assessment…

Notre Dame completes 2027 football schedule with addition of Virginia

Notre Dame has locked in its final opponent for the 2027 slate, completing its upcoming schedule by scheduling a road trip to face Virginia. The announcement means the Fighting Irish will play half a…

Volleyball

Louisville Cardinals 3-0 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Louisville Cardinals played Notre Dame Fighting Irish in NCAA Women's Volleyball on Wed, Sep 30, 2026. Louisville Cardinals won 3-0 in sets (25-16, 25-18, 25-18). Louisville Cardinals are 13-2 this…

Notre Dame Passes Texas and Ohio State in ESPN Computer Rankings

Following a decisive victory against Purdue away from home, the Fighting Irish climbed past Texas and Ohio State in ESPN's computer metrics. Marcus Freeman's squad currently holds the number two spot…

Notre Dame football has made an ACC addition to its 2027 schedule

Notre Dame has rounded out its football lineup for the 2027 season by scheduling a matchup against Virginia. The Cavaliers will serve as the host for the upcoming contest, though the specific date…

Notre Dame to play at Virginia in 2027

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have finalized their 2027 football schedule by adding a road matchup against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. This fixture fills the remaining…

Defensive keys to a UNC football victory vs. Notre Dame

The North Carolina Tar Heels return to their home stadium this Saturday following a difficult Week 3 collapse against Clemson, preparing to host an undefeated Notre Dame squad. Notre Dame boasts a…

Notre Dame at North Carolina: Tar Heels quarterback preview

Third-ranked Notre Dame prepares for a weekend clash with North Carolina, marking their initial meeting since the 2022 campaign. The Fighting Irish enter with an undefeated four-game record and a…

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Billy Edwards Jr. will make or break UNC’s chances against Notre Dame

As North Carolina prepares for its upcoming fifth-week clash against the third-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish, analysts point to quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. as the crucial X-factor for the team's…

Notre Dame Defense Will Have Big Time Matchups Against The Tar Heel Offense

The Notre Dame defense enters this weekend's contest boasting top national rankings in points and yards allowed under coordinator Chris Ash, preparing to clash with North Carolina on Saturday…

Former Notre Dame 5-star flip candidate trending towards hated rival

Running back Kemon Spell, who measures five feet nine inches and weighs 205 pounds, initially committed to Penn State before backing off his pledge following a coaching change. The Pennsylvania…