Notre Dame continued its unbeaten start to the season with a 37-26 victory over North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Fighting Irish (5-0) overcame soggy weather thanks to a spectacular performance by quarterback CJ Carr.
CJ Carr leads the way
Carr completed 21 of 29 passes for 234 yards and four touchdown throws. He also added a 3‑yard rushing touchdown on fourth down, giving him a total of five touchdowns responsible for in the game. His 17‑play, 9:10 drive in the third quarter stretched the lead to 27‑20.
Supporting cast shines
Wide receiver Jordan Faison contributed two touchdown receptions and finished with eight catches for 132 yards. Running back Jonaz Walton added 120 rushing yards on 23 carries. The Irish capped the fourth quarter with a 6‑yard pass from Carr to Nolan James Jr., pushing the lead to 34‑20.
North Carolina’s effort
Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for three touchdowns and two interceptions, completing 208 yards. Jordan Shipp posted 109 receiving yards on seven catches, while Jelani Thurman caught two touchdown passes. A highlight was Jaden Jefferson’s 98‑yard kickoff return for a touchdown, briefly narrowing the gap to 21‑20.
Other top college results
In the SEC, No. 2 Georgia beat Vanderbilt 38‑14, with quarterback Gunner Stockton throwing three touchdowns. No. 7 Alabama routed No. 16 Mississippi State 56‑23, as Keelon Russell accounted for four touchdowns. In the Big 12, No. 20 Houston defeated UCF 27‑17, highlighted by Conner Weigman’s three rushing touchdowns.
ACC action continues
SMU earned a 25‑16 win over Boston College in Dallas, while other ACC matchups saw competitive play across the conference.
These results keep Notre Dame atop the national rankings and set the stage for upcoming conference battles.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
