No luck for the Irish: UNC edges ND

Posted Oct 12, 2008
Quan Sturdivant highlighted an outstanding second half for North Carolina's defensive unit with an interception return for a touchdown, as the 22nd-ranked Tar Heels topped the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 29-24, in a thrilling contest that went down to the wire. The victory was Carolina's first against the Irish since 1960 and second in 18 meetings between the schools. (Sports Network)

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