Watch Notre Dame get a long TD from Jordan Faison at North Carolina
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Watch Notre Dame get a long TD from Jordan Faison at North Carolina
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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No. 3 Notre Dame has rallied for 21 unanswered points since going down 7-0 to theNorth Carolina Tar Heels, with wide receiver Jordan Faison getting his second touchdown.
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr connected with a wide-open Faison as theTar Heelsblew their coverage assignment. The 39-yard touchdown pass came on third down and ended a 11-play, 77-yard drive that took 3:55 off the clock.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman waits to lead his team onto the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame takes the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame arrives at Ross-Ade Stadium before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame defensive lineman Bryce Young, bottom, forces a fumble as he tackles Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne, bottom left, during a NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette. The ball was recovered by Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen and ran for a touchdown.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs calls for a player during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse catches a pass during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton (20) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) waits for the snap during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame safety Joey O'Brien celebrates after getting a sack during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame tight end Cooper Flanagan rushes the ball for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams (22) scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Jeffery hypes up the crowd during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame safety Brandon Logan (25) celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Jeffery celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman waits to lead his team onto the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman waits to lead his team onto the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame takes the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame arrives at Ross-Ade Stadium before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame defensive lineman Bryce Young, bottom, forces a fumble as he tackles Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne, bottom left, during a NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette. The ball was recovered by Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen and ran for a touchdown.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs calls for a player during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse catches a pass during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton (20) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) waits for the snap during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame safety Joey O'Brien celebrates after getting a sack during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame tight end Cooper Flanagan rushes the ball for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams (22) scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Jeffery hypes up the crowd during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame safety Brandon Logan (25) celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Jeffery celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Faison has had a good start to the game, and he found himself uncovered for the relatively easy score -- Faison did have to lay out to haul the catch in.
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