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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

North Carolina vs. Notre Dame Preview and Prediction: Will the Tar Heels pull off an upset?

Prediction: Notre Dame 36, North Carolina 12: Rainy weather could make things more interesting at Kenan Stadium, but the Fighting Irish have a talent edge and identity advantage with a group capable of competing for a national championship. UNC has improved, but chasing bowl eligibility isn’t the same as chasing a College Football Playoff berth. (MSN.com)

Know Before You Go - UNC Football vs. Notre Dame

UNC Football returns to Kenan Stadium this Saturday to face No. 3 Notre Dame. Kickoff between the Tar Heels and the Fighting Irish is at noon on ESPN. Carolina football will celebrate its decorated history by unveiling new displays inside Kenan Stadium honoring the program's College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame members. (GoHeels.com)

Video: The Game Plan Podcast - UNC Football Hosts Notre Dame

Greg Barnes, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's noon Saturday matchup with Notre Dame. Staples and Barnes highlight the Tar Heels defense and offense against the Fighting Irish, with the tall tasks both sides of the ball will face in Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Notre Dame Football preview, Christo Kelly and Kevin Thomas join

UNC Football faces a big challenge as No. 3 Notre Dame comes to Kenan Stadium (9:09). Tar Heel basketball continues to practice with its first exhibition a week away (41:41). Plus, Christo Kelly from Carolina Football (51:13) and Kevin Thomas from Carolina Basketball (1:22:07) join Jones Angell and Adam Lucas. (Listen To Podcast)

My crazy Irish adventure: A kid watching no average Joe with legends

When UNC Football welcomes No. 3 Notre Dame to Kenan Stadium on Saturday, I will be thinking about the day in 1975 when I stood behind Paul Hornung and Lindsey Nelson at the top of the old press box as a kid without a ticket or a credential. That was 51 years ago, and the press box was never part of the plan. The plan was only to get into the stadium. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jelani Thurman Showing Complete Skill Set in Expanded UNC Role

North Carolina has a game-changer at tight end in Jelani Thurman. The 6-foot-6, 245-pounder leads the Tar Heels with 183 receiving yards and 16.6 yards per catch, ranks second with 11 receptions, and is tied for the team lead in targets. For comparison, North Carolina’s tight ends combined for just 226 receiving yards across 12 games last season. (Inside Carolina)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Wait, Which One is Kenan?

Everybody loves a good pregame ceremony, and Kenan Stadium has hosted plenty through the years. That includes occasional appearances by parachutists delivering the game ball to midfield. UNC marching band director Jeff Fuchs remembers one game where that ceremony went wrong — and the hilarious explanation of why it did. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Football Shock No. 3 Notre Dame?

UNC Football welcomes Notre Dame to Chapel Hill hoping to shock the world, but can North Carolina’s defensive line disrupt the Irish’s winning streak? CJ Carr’s growth at quarterback and a relentless Irish defense meet a Tar Heel squad eager to pull an upset, despite Billy Edwards' recent struggles under center. (View Video)

Five Storylines Coming Out of UNC Football’s Second Open Week

UNC Football is coming off its second open week of the season and preparing for No. 3 Notre Dame this Saturday at Kenan Stadium to kick off a nine-game stretch. As they continue preparations, here is a look at the five biggest storylines around the Tar Heels entering a difficult stretch. Which Unit Bounces Back Better: Offensive Line or Secondary? (Heel Tough Blog)

Bill Belichick Backs Billy Edwards Amid UNC Passing Game Struggles

As UNC prepares for Notre Dame this weekend at Kenan Stadium, fans shouldn’t expect a quarterback change. After Billy Edwards' poor showing at Clemson, questions emerged over whether the sixth-year senior’s struggles might prompt Bill Belichick and Bobby Petrino to reconsider the position during UNC’s open week. That doesn’t seem to be the case. (Inside Carolina)

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