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Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton sets school record vs Stanford
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jonaz Walton had a heck of a day against the Stanford Cardinal .
Walton set a single-game rushing record for a Notre Dame freshman running back with 181 yards. The previous record was 168, set by Josh Adams, also against Stanford, in 2015.
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Jordan Faison #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Notre Dame receiver Jaden Greathouse celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium.
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepares to throw the football during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the football during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks onfrom the sideline during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his interception with coach Marcus Freeman during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive back Jayden Sanders (12) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver C.J. Sadler (14) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Luke Talich (28) intercepts a pass intended for North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) during warm ups at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) during warm ups at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (27) with the ball after intecepting a pass as North Carolina Tar Heels running back Jaylen McGill (27) defends in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) forces a bad pass by North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) that is intercepted in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) makes a touchdown catch as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Peyton Waters (7) defends in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Peyton Waters (7) and cornerback Leonard Moore (15) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate a field goal during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Notre Dame Fighting Irish cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Jordan Faison #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Jordan Faison #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Notre Dame receiver Jaden Greathouse celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium.
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepares to throw the football during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the football during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks onfrom the sideline during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his interception with coach Marcus Freeman during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive back Jayden Sanders (12) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver C.J. Sadler (14) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Luke Talich (28) intercepts a pass intended for North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Check out pictures from Notre Dame’s win at North Carolina
Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) during warm ups at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) during warm ups at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (27) with the ball after intecepting a pass as North Carolina Tar Heels running back Jaylen McGill (27) defends in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) forces a bad pass by North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) that is intercepted in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) makes a touchdown catch as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Peyton Waters (7) defends in the first quaret at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Peyton Waters (7) and cornerback Leonard Moore (15) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate a field goal during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Oct 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: Notre Dame Fighting Irish cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
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Walton had two touchdown runs, as well, one for 97 yards and one for 40 yards .
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton sets school record vs Stanford
