Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26, but the biggest number may not have been the final score.The Irish ran 74 offensive plays to North Carolina’s 51 — a 23-play difference that shaped the entire game.Notre Dame held the ball for more than 37 minutes, rushed for 241 yards and produced 26 first downs. North Carolina still created explosive plays and averaged 5.6 yards per snap, but the Tar Heels simply did not get enough opportunities.Two interceptions also became 14 Notre Dame points.North Carolina

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Third-ranked Notre Dame takes its 4-0 record to North Carolina today, and the first test may come from the Tar Heels’ running game. Len Clark has more.North Carolina rushed for 214 yards in its loss at Clemson and has shown it can sustain drives and control possession. But Notre Dame is coming off a defensive performance at Purdue that included six sacks and just 40 rushing yards allowed. The key may be whether North Carolina can turn possessions into touchdowns — before CJ Carr and the Irish

Here’s One Thing to watch when Notre Dame plays North Carolina Saturday: don’t just count CJ Carr’s completions. Watch how far they go. North Carolina opponents are completing 67% of their passes, but those completions are averaging only about nine yards apiece, and the Tar Heels have allowed just one touchdown pass. Carr is completing better than 70% of his throws — but here’s the difference: his completions are averaging 14.4 yards, and he already has nine touchdown passes. So, Saturday's hidden

Third-ranked Notre Dame takes its unbeaten record back on the road tomorrow at North Carolina. Len Clark has the latest.The Irish are coming off a 49-10 win at Purdue, where they showed they don’t necessarily need more plays or more possession time to control a game. What Notre Dame needs to take to Chapel Hill is that same efficiency — explosive plays on offense, pressure without giving up numbers in coverage and avoiding the mistakes that give a home team momentum. North Carolina is 2-1, and

Bill Belichick says North Carolina’s preparation for Notre Dame begins with something the Tar Heels can control — themselves. Len Clark has more.After a bye week and coming off a loss to Clemson, the Tar Heels welcome the third ranked Fighting Irish. Head Coach Bill BelichickBelichick - :09In - “We have to …”Out - “…our performance.”The Irish are 4-0 and only gives up 8.5 points per game. Kickoff time Saturday in Chapel Hill - Noon eastern. Len Clark, Network Indiana.Thanks for reading Notre Dame

Notre Dame knows North Carolina may have something different waiting on its opening possession as Len Clark reports.The Tar Heels have used early wrinkles to challenge defenses, and Irish linebacker Drayk Bowen says the key is staying disciplined.Bowen - :09In - “Get your cleats…”Out - “…do it again.”Notre Dame has adjusted well to different offensive styles through four games. Saturday, that adaptability could be tested immediately.Len Clark, Network Indiana.Thanks for reading Notre Dame Football

Notre Dame heads to North Carolina this Saturday unbeaten at 4-0. Len Clark has more.The third-ranked Irish have won 14 straight games by double digits — the longest active streak in the FBS and the longest in Notre Dame history. The reason? Opponents haven’t been able to establish the run. Notre Dame’s defense has held five straight teams below 100 rushing yards. The Tar Heels come into the game averaging 155 yards a game rushing and had an extra week to prepare for the Fighting Irish. Kickoff time

Notre Dame is 4-0, and one number helps explain why: 35.That’s how many points the Irish have scored off turnovers this season — two more than their opponents have scored altogether.Notre Dame has forced nine turnovers while committing just one, producing a plus-eight margin through four games.The Irish aren’t just creating mistakes. They’re turning those mistakes into points while rarely giving opponents the same opportunity.I’m Len Clark, Network Indiana.Thanks for reading Notre Dame Football on

Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10. CJ Carr threw three touchdown passes, and the Irish led 35-0 at halftime. But here’s one thing you might have missed: the pressure Notre Dame created without needing to send extra defenders.The Irish recorded six sacks and held Purdue to 40 rushing yards. After the game, Marcus Freeman said the defense was able to pressure the quarterback with just four rushers.That matters for the players behind them. Freshman safety Joey O’Brien, making his first start, said the

Notre Dame is 4-0 after beating Purdue 49-10 in West Lafayette. Len Clark has more.Purdue ran 11 more plays and held the ball 11 minutes longer, but Notre Dame made its plays count as the Irish gained 446 yards to Purdue’s 218 in the win The Irish led 35-0 at halftime after Drayk Bowen returned a fumble 12 yards for a touchdown to close the first-half scoring.CJ Carr threw three touchdowns and ran for another score as Notre Dame improves to 4-0 and travels to North Carolina next Saturday. Len Clark,

Notre Dame knows Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne. The offense around him is a different story as Len Clark reports.Browne is Purdue’s only returning offensive starter, yet the Boilermakers lead the Big Ten with nearly 367 passing yards per game. He has thrown for more than 300 yards in each of Purdue’s three games, while new receivers Asaad Waseem and Xavier Townsend have more than 250 yards. For Notre Dame, the challenge is identifying how those new pieces fit together—and preventing one missed

Saturday’s most important play between Notre Dame and Purdue may come when the Boilermakers appear ready to give the football away as Len Clark reports.Everyone will focus on Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne and the nation’s third-ranked passing attack, but watch what happens when the Boilermakers finally face fourth down. Purdue has punted only five times through three games—and converted a 47-yard fake punt at UCLA. Notre Dame has blocked six punts since the start of 2024, including one against

The Utes pass rusher on getting ready to begin the season Thursday night

The Utes LB on spoke to the media just before the season opener vs Idaho

The Utes OL on their readiness to start the season Thursday night at Rice Eccles Stadium