UNC’s defense fades in loss to No. 3 Notre Dame: 'Too many leaky yards'

Notre Dame had 20 rushing attempts averaging 6.1 yards in the third quarter, almost half of their total attempts for the game. "There were too many leaky yards," Bill Belichick said. Against Clemson, UNC's defense wore down. With short offensive possessions, the Tar Heels didn’t have time to catch their breath. A similar pattern played out Saturday. (Daily Tar Heel)

Jordan Shipp, Derek McDonald post UNC’s best PFF grades vs. Notre Dame

Receiver Jordan Shipp and linebacker Derek McDonald posted UNC's top Pro Football Focus grades in Saturday’s loss to No. 3 Notre Dame. The Tar Heels’ team defense grade, though, was a season-low 67.2, and the team offensive grade was the second-lowest this season at 62. That had a lot to do with facing one of the best teams in the country. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Notre Dame Postgame Notes

This season is the Tar Heels’ 100th season in Kenan Stadium. Third-ranked Notre Dame defeated UNC, 37-26, Saturday in Chapel Hill. North Carolina is 2-2 on the season, and 0-1 in the ACC standings. Saturday was the 24th meeting between the programs, a 22-2 mark in favor of the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame is 8-2 all-time in Chapel Hill. (Read More...)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. Notre Dame Postgame Reactions

Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and Doc Kennedy discussing UNC Football's 37-26 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, quarterback Billy Edwards performance, Carolina's defensive struggles, turning points, the Tar Heels tough upcoming four-game stretch, and more. (View Video)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. Notre Dame

If you want to walk on the sunny side of the street, the Tar Heels never gave up after getting down 21-7 with the Irish knocking on the door of blowing the game wide open. UNC scored 26 on ND, which had allowed only 33 points all season coming into the game. With that in mind, here is the moral victory edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Men’s Soccer Wins Third Straight, 3-1, At Boston College

UNC Men's Soccer won its third match in a row with a comprehensive 3-1 win at Boston College on Saturday (Highlights). Joschi Schelb delivered a first-half brace and Riley Berge added the third midway through the second half to lead the Tar Heels to victory. Schelb, who has been on fire of late, scored in the third minute to put North Carolina in front. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Notre Dame Postgame Reactions

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com break down the Tar Heels' 37-26 loss to the No. 3 Notre Dame fighting Irish on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Costly Mistakes Add Up for UNC Football in Loss to Notre Dame

While the Tar Heels made enough plays to hang around against Notre Dame, their upset bid was littered with missteps that did UNC no favors in its pursuit of the program's first top-three victory. "We were certainly competitive," Bill Belichick said afterward. "We missed some opportunities. We just need to do a better job taking advantage of those opportunities." (Inside Carolina)

Box Score: Notre Dame 37, North Carolina 26

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 37-26 loss to the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Notre Dame turns to ground game to secure win over UNC

Notre Dame spent the first month of the season showcasing its new-look offense built around star quarterback CJ Carr. But with rain pelting Kenan Stadium on Saturday, coach Marcus Freeman secured a 37-26 win over UNC with a heavy dose of the ground game. After the Tar Heels erased a Notre Dame lead, the Irish delivered a game-defining drive. (ESPN)

UNC Football hangs with No. 3 Notre Dame, but missed chances cost them

The Tar Heels had plenty of positives battling the No. 3 football team in the country as heavy underdogs, but they also felt plenty of frustration about what could have been. UNC again couldn’t overcome an opponent’s halftime adjustments as Notre Dame gashed UNC with its running game to win 37–26 on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Bill Belichick, Jordan Shipp, Jaiden Patterson Post-Notre Dame Press Conferences

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick, wide receiver Jordan Shipp, and defensive back Jaiden Patterson speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 37-26 loss to the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Video: UNC Football Fights, Falls to No. 3 Irish, 37-26 - Highlights

No. 3 Notre Dame ran for 166 yards in the second half and topped North Carolina, 37-26, on a wet Saturday at Kenan Stadium. Jordan Shipp caught seven passes from Billy Edwards for 109 yards. Tight end Jelani Thurman had five receptions for 50 yards and two TDs. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

UNC Football Battles Back, Falls Short Against No. 3 Notre Dame

Entering the fourth quarter Saturday at Kenan Stadium, UNC trailed No. 3 Notre Dame by just seven points. The Tar Heels had battled back from a 21-7 deficit to get within one early in the second half, but Notre Dame controlled the game down the stretch to leave with a 37-26 win. Carolina gave one of the nation’s top teams everything it could handle. (Tar Heel Blue)

Ground game helps No. 3 Notre Dame push past North Carolina 37-26

CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another and No. 3 Notre Dame regained control after halftime to beat North Carolina 37-26 on Saturday. The Irish led 21-14 after the Tar Heels turned a goal-line stand into a long touchdown drive before halftime, then came out of the break with Jaden Jefferson returning a kickoff 98 yards for another score. (Associated Press)

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