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North Carolina falls 37-26 to Notre Dame despite Billy Edwards Jr.'s three touchdown passes and Jordan Shipp's 109 receiving yards. CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and four scores as the Irish extend their winning streak.

Key performances included Derek McDonald's 12 tackles for UNC and Jonaz Walton's 120 rushing yards for Notre Dame. Special teams saw Jaden Jefferson's 98-yard kickoff return, but failed two-point conversions hurt Carolina's chances.

Topics discussed include offensive line struggles, run game inefficiency, and the upcoming road test against Pittsburgh Panthers on October 10th. Analysis covers QB play, defensive coverage issues, and roster battles for the remainder of the season.

In this episode: Offensive Reaction: Edwards & Run Game · Defense & Special Teams Standouts · Road Ahead: Pittsburgh Preview.

More Tar Heels coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/north-carolina-tar-heels-football/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/unc/2026-10-04/transcript.html

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