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Notre Dame's Win Over North Carolina Can Be Seen Two Different Ways

There are certain games every team plays in the course of a season where things don't go perfectly, smoothly, or as planned. Maybe it's just an "off day" where things just aren't clicking, or the opposition plays better than expected, or poor weather came into play and made things more challenging.

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Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 5 standouts.

Top 25 roundup: CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over UNC

Eli Drinkwitz, No. 25 Missouri silence doubters with blowout win over No. 8 Florida

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C.J. Carr News / EssentiallySports / October 3

'Getting His Reps in': Kirk Herbstreit Drops Message on Notre Dame QB CJ Carr as Pat McAfee Loses $250,000

Before Notre Dame’s Week 5 matchup against UNC, College GameDay dedicated a section of the show to discuss Marcus Freeman’s signal-caller. The segment cost Pat McAfee some money after he challenged the QB’s arm.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 2

The Clock Is Ticking For Notre Dame: The Big Games Are Coming

It's rare that Notre Dame has a schedule set up the way the 2026 one is laid out. Normally, the Irish have a front-loaded slate with at least one or two "marquee" matchups in the first month against national contenders with deep and athletic rosters.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Fired HC Brian Kelly Reveals Notre Dame Secret That All Rival Colleges Need To Know

The college football world is once again swirling with conference realignment rumors surrounding Notre Dame and the ACC. Unlike nearly every other major program, Notre Dame has held on to its independence in football, but that arrangement could face a major test if the ACC were to break apart.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 1

How Does The 2027 Notre Dame Schedule Look Now After Adding Virginia?

Notre Dame had its 2027 schedule all set. But that changed two weeks ago when Georgia Tech announced it wouldn't be traveling to South Bend to play the Irish next year due to the ACC shifting to a full nine-game conference schedule.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 30

Notre Dame Passes Texas and Ohio State in ESPN Computer Rankings

Notre Dame made quick work of Purdue last week, beating the Boilermakers 49-10 in a game that probably wasn't as close as the final score indicated. Sure, it was "only Purdue" but dominance is dominance, and Notre Dame has done that for the vast majority of its four games to date.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 30

Notre Dame's Latest Playoff Projections Entering Week 5

Notre Dame is 4-0 with all of its goals still in front of it, as it heads to North Carolina this weekend. The Fighting Irish are yet to really be tested one-third of the way through the year, and hope to avoid that again this week as it enters as a roughly three-touchdown favorite.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Former Notre Dame All-American Receives Massive NFL News

Former Notre Dame All-American running back Audric Estimé has signed with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad. The Vikings announced the move Wednesday as part of a batch of practice-squad additions that also included running back Devin Neal, punter Johnny Hekker and two other players.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 29

The Marcus Freeman Coaching Decision His Wife Can't Stand

At this point, there is almost nothing Marcus Freeman can do wrong in the eyes of Notre Dame fans. Sure, it hasn't reached its ultimate goal of winning a national championship for the first time since 1988, but Freeman has Notre Dame operating on a level it hasn't in more than 30 years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Notre Dame’s defense has a not so secret weapon that the Fighting Irish need to figure out a better plan for

Notre Dame’s defensive line is loaded with pass-rushing talent. How can defensive coordinator Chris Ash maximize his options when the stakes are highest?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 27

Notre Dame Fans Get a Rare, Truly Perfect Saturday

Saturday was about as perfect as perfect gets if you're a Notre Dame fan. Yes, the third-ranked Fighting Irish rolled to a 49-10 victory at Purdue, the 11th straight victory over the Boilermakers in the rivalry, but that was only part of the story.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 27

Notre Dame’s new offensive identity is off to a strong start – It’s real, but this is just the beginning

CJ Carr threw for 237 yards and 3 touchdowns against Purdue, but the WR room stealing the show is what has this offense looking like a genuine threat going forward.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Notre Dame Record-Setter Suddenly Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Notre Dame running back Audric Estimé is back on the open market after the New Orleans Saints waived him from injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, via the NFL transaction wire.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds: Opening point spread revealed

Notre Dame and Purdue will go head-to-head in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season, and the odds for the matchup have been revealed via Polymarket. The kickoff time and how to watch the game are also available.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 21

TRENDING: Former Notre Dame and ACC Quarterback Arrested

Former Notre Dame, Boston College and Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested over the weekend, as announced this morning on X. The arrest was

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Notre Dame Issues Emergency Alert After Gunfire Near Campus as Police Search for Suspect

Saturday night was billed as a classic college football showdown, but just minutes after kickoff, thousands of fans at Notre Dame Stadium watched the game take a backseat to real-time danger.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Named in Shocking NFL Rumor

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman has built something durable in South Bend, the kind of program that makes NFL front offices look twice even when the coach himself keeps saying he is not looking.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / September 11

2027 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore

If your favorite team is looking to the 2027 NFL Draft to find the next superstar cornerback, they’re in luck, because Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore is the real deal.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

It's that exciting time of year when college football is back, baby. The games are already in full swing, and football Saturdays are a very real thing right now.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2

ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

Week 1 of the college football season is here, and predictions are coming in left and right. Notre Dame fans will love the latest prognostications from ESPN.

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

National college football analyst and host Josh Pate predicts that the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 National Championship and quarterback Darian Mensah will win the Heisman Trophy.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2