Carolina’s undefeated record failed to stand up to stricter examination after Notre Dame came to Kenan Stadium and donkey punched the Tar Heels, 45-32 — a margin that very much flattered the hosts. Were it not for a fumble millimeters from the end zone line by Irish running back Audric Estime, it could have been even more humbling.
A performance like this leads to many questions, questions that must be answered if the Heels hope to make waves in a decidedly pedestrian ACC Coastal Division. The defense was an absolute shit show and the offense was handled for the first time this season.