Tar Heels edge Irish

Posted Oct 12, 2008
North Carolina capitalized on four second-half turnovers Saturday afternoon for a program-building, 29-24 win over Notre Dame at Kenan Stadium. On the first play of the third quarter, linebacker Quan Sturdivant returned an interception of Jimmy Clausen 32 yards for a touchdown to cut an eight-point, halftime deficit to 17-16. Aleric Mullins stripped Clausen and recovered at the Notre Dame 42 to set up another touchdown. (Raleigh News & Observer)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

UNC Safety Greg Smith Is Everywhere
Defensive players don't put points on the board apart from the occasional pick-six or fumble return. But points prevented are just important as points scored,...
Tue Oct 20, 2026

From Syracuse to North Carolina: Derek McDonald Set to Face His Former Team
When North Carolina hosts Syracuse on Saturday night, the matchup will carry extra significance for one of the Tar Heels' defensive leaders. For graduate linebacker...
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Halfway Home
UNC Football sits at 4-2 overall halfway through the 2026 season and has exceeded expectations for nearly everyone that follows the Tar Heel program. Inside...
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Jaylen McGill on the Game Winner vs. Duke, Déjà Vu, and More
UNC running back Jaylen McGill rushed for a touchdown at Wallace Wade Stadium when he was in fifth grade, during the Carolina Bowl, where a...
Tue Oct 20, 2026