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Final October 3, 2026 β€’ Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill

Notre Dame Fighting Irish πŸ‘‘

5-0
37
VS
26

North Carolina Tar Heels

2-2
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ October 3, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-0) takes on North Carolina Tar Heels (2-2) at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Visiting Side
Record 5-0
North Carolina Tar Heels
Home Side
Record 2-2

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
NOT 14 7 6 10 37
NOR 7 7 6 6 26

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 9:34
Shamar Easter 6 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)
Score 6:41
Jordan Faison 28 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score 6:26
Jaden Greathouse 12 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score 14:53
Jordan Faison 39 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score 0:21
Jelani Thurman 14 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)
Score 14:46
Jaden Jefferson 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score 5:36
CJ Carr 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Score 14:54
Nolan James Jr. 6 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score 7:05
Spencer Porath 31 Yd Field Goal
Score 2:36
Jelani Thurman 10 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff PAT blocked)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
πŸ‘‘
74%
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
VS
26%
North Carolina Tar Heels
Projected Score NOT 41 - NOR 24
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring offense has an edge over North Carolina Tar Heels defense.
  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish generates significantly more total yardage.
  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish aerial attack exposes North Carolina Tar Heels secondary.
  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish controls the trenches in the run game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
STAT
North Carolina Tar Heels

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host North Carolina Tar Heels plays on familiar turf at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish Could Win

Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring offense has an edge over North Carolina Tar Heels defense.

Why North Carolina Tar Heels Could Win

North Carolina Tar Heels will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Notre Dame Fighting Irish generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
50,500
Closing Odds
Line: ND -21 | O/U: 46.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (52.2%) North Carolina Tar Heels (47.8%)
Total Submissions: 84 circles

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