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

Posted Oct 4, 2026
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)

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