No. 2 Notre Dame got hit in the mouth early at North Carolina on Friday, being forced to a three-and-out to start, allowing touchdowns on the first two Tar Heels possessions and it was game on.
But in an incredible turn of events Notre Dame’s defense kept the explosive North Carolina offense out of the endzone in the final three quarters and off the scoreboard in the entire second half.
The win moves Notre Dame to 9-0 and that much closer to ACC Championship Game and College Football Playoff appearances.
Here are five instant takeaways from Notre Dame’s 31-17 win over North Carolina.