Notre Dame named ‘big winner’ following win over UNC
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Heading into Saturday, the UNC football program was looking to move to 4-0 with a win over Notre Dame. However, the Tar Heels failed to show up, falling 45-32 to the Irish.
Following the win for Notre Dame, they were named a ‘big winner’ by USA Today.
“The Fighting Irish are beginning to right the ship after a rough start under coach Marcus Freeman. Like Clemson, a stumbling offense sparked a key win: Notre Dame gained 576 yards, 287 on the ground, and beat North Carolina 45-32 for a second victory in a row after losing to Ohio State and Marshall to open the year. Behind a great game plan from coordinator Tommy Rees, quarterback Drew Pyne threw for 289 yards and three scores. “
After a struggle to score points and move the ball in the first three games for Notre Dame, the UNC defense was exactly what it needed. The Tar Heels gave up 576 total yards to a mediocre offense.
Now, it’s back to the drawing board for Mack Brown and the Tar Heels, who obviously didn’t use the bye week leading into the matchup with the Irish the way they needed to.
North Carolina faces a struggling Virginia Tech program next weekend.
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