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

Posted Oct 3, 2026
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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