Photos: Notre Dame defeats North Carolina in college football action
By Robert Willett
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) scores on a four yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye to give the Tar Heels’ a 7-0 lead in the first quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame came into Chapel Hill and defeated North Carolina.
The Tar Heels (3-1) were upended by a 24-point second quarter and fell to the Fighting Irish 45-32 on Saturday before a sold-out Kenan Stadium crowd.
Carolina allowed 578 yards in total offense, which was second only to the 649 yards it allowed against App State this season.
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Notre Dame’s Audric Estime (7) scores on a one-yard run to give the Irish a 21-14 lead over North Carolina in the second quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after taking a lead over North Caroline in the second quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts to a pass interference call against his team in the third quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina J.J. Jones (5) pulls in a 43-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Audric Estime (7) scores on a one-yard carry to give the Irish a 38-14 lead over North Carolina in the third quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) scores on a four yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye to give the Tar Heels’ a 7-0 lead in the first quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) launches a 43-yard pass to J.J. Jones in the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Audric Estime (7) scores on a one-yard run to give the Irish a 21-14 lead over North Carolina in the second quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts to a pass interference call against Cedric Gray (33) in the third quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s J.D. Bertrand (27) pressures North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10), causing a fumble in the third quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Notre Dame’s Justin Ademilola (9) recovered the fumble. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) fumbles the ball in the third quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Notre Dame’s Justin Ademilola (9) recovered the fumble. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Justin Ademilola (9) reacts after recovering a fumble by North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Gavin Blackwell (2) pulls in a pass from quarterback Drake Maye for an eight-yard gain in the fourth quarter against Notre Dame’s Houston Griffith (3) on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tony Grimes (1) stops Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer (87) in the second quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer (87) scores, untouched on a 10-yard pass reception from quarterback Drew Pyne (10), to tie the score 7-7 against North Carolina in the second quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
With the stadium nearly empty, the North Carolina football team stands together for the Alma Mater following their 45-32 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Marist Liufau (8) stops North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) after a 15-yard again in the first quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo and quarterback Drake Maye leave the field following their 45-32 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts to a pass interference call against Cedric Gray (33) in the third quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Logan Driggs (3) scores on a 29-yard pass from quarterback Drew Pyne in the third quarter to take a 31-14 lead over North Carolina on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Power Echols (23) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne (10) in the first quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Audric Estime (7) tries to score on a seven-yard carry before fumbling on the goal line, turning the ball over to North Carolina late in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Power Echols (23) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne (10) in the first quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Marist Liufau (8) stops North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) after a 15-yard again in the first quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Isaiah Foskey (7) and Marist Liufau (8) work to sack North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a five-yard loss in the third quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 45-32 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame’s Audric Estime (7) celebrates with Jacob Lacey (54) and Joe Alt (76) after scoring a touchdown on a one-yard run to give the Irish a 21-14 lead over North Carolina in the second quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) tries to escape the grasp of Notre Dame’s Isaiah Foskey (7) in the third quarter on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts to a pass interference call against Cedric Gray (33) in the third quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) stretches with his teammates prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman talks with North Carolina coach Mack Brown and North Carolina defensive coach Gene Chizik prior to their game on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tony Grimes (1) warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive coach Gene Chizik laughs as he visits with Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and North Carolina coach Mack Brown prior to their game on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
