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Part of situation: Notre Dame defeats North Carolina 37-26 (6 clusters)

Notre Dame visits North Carolina for high-stakes matchup

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No. 3 Notre Dame is set to visit North Carolina at Kenan Stadium this Saturday. The matchup features a significant challenge for Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick, who is facing his second ranked opponent in two seasons.

Notre Dame enters the game with a 4-0 record. Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman noted the team's improving rushing attack and expressed confidence in their offensive execution, including their success rate on third and fourth downs. North Carolina, currently 2-1, is looking to bounce back following a recent loss to Clemson.

Betting markets have positioned Notre Dame as a favorite of more than three touchdowns heading into the showdown.

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Bill Belichick · Kenan Stadium · Marcus Freeman · North Carolina · Notre Dame

Sources

My crazy Irish adventure: A kid watching no average Joe with legends [tarheeltribune.com]
North Carolina gets rare shot at ranked foe as No. 3 Notre Dame visits – [your]NEWS [yournews.com]
Notre Dame opens as more than a 3-touchdown favorite ahead of Bill Belichick showdown [slapthesign.com]
Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Notre Dame Preview [www.tarheeltimes.com]