Photos: Notre Dame defeats North Carolina in college football action

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 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.
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina coach Mack 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.
North Carolina coach Mack 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team as they prepare for kickoff against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team as they prepare for kickoff against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.