Notre Dame vs. UNC: The key moments in series history

Notre Dame and North Carolina have a storied rivalry that dates back over 70 years. The first matchup between the two teams took place on November 12, 1949, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Notre Dame's coach Frank Leahy led the team to a decisive 42-6 victory, ending the game as National Champions.

Over the next nine meetings, the Fighting Irish continued their dominance, winning all nine games. However, the Tar Heels managed to break through their winning streak in 1960, defeating Notre Dame 12-7 in Chapel Hill. This victory marked the only time North Carolina had won in the series since its inception.

Notre Dame regained momentum and won the next five games, before a 31-year hiatus between matchups. The series resumed in 2006, when the Fighting Irish secured a 45-26 victory in Chapel Hill. More recently, in 2022, Notre Dame claimed another win, defeating North Carolina 45-32 at the same location.

Since 2008, Notre Dame has won 11 consecutive games against the Tar Heels, with the most recent matchup taking place in 2022. The rivalry continues to be an important fixture in college football.