2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Notre Dame

Posted Sep 29, 2026
UNC Football hosts No. 3 Notre Dame at Kenan Stadium on Saturday at noon. It’s the first meeting between the schools since 2022. The Fighting Irish enter Saturday’s game at 4-0, having won each of their games by at least 17 points. Notre Dame is two years removed from playing in the national title game and has won five straight meetings against UNC. (Chapelboro.com)

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