North Carolina And Notre Dame Are Playing An Afternoon Game In Chapel Hill Today
It’s not often collegiate teams on the gridiron play an afternoon game on a week day!
Today though that is the case for two teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference!
Who are they?
North Carolina and Notre Dame who is ranked second in the AP Top 25 poll poll are going to play a game today in the afternoon!
Where?
Chapel Hill North Carolina!
North Carolina comes into the game with a record of 6-2 overall while they’re 6-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings while Notre Dame who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in every sport with the exception coming on the gridiron. However 2020 is a different story as Notre Dame’s team on the gridiron is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Why?
The decision was made after months of thoughtful planning by numerous individuals throughout the conference,” commissioner John Swofford said in a statement. “according to an article on usatoday.com
“The Board’s decision presents a path, if public health guidance allows, to move forward with competition. Our institutions are committed to taking the necessary measures to facilitate the return in a safe and responsible manner. We recognize that we may need to be nimble and make adjustments in the future. We will be as prepared as possible should that need arise.”according to an article on usatoday.com
As for North Carolina’s previous game,
They topped Wake Forest in a high scoring affair!
When?
On Saturday November 14, 2020!
Where?
In Chapel Hill North Carolina!
How?
Sam Howell threw for program records of 550 yards and six touchdowns, and scored the go-ahead rushing TD with 4:11 left to help North Carolina rally past Wake Forest! “according to an article by Aaron Beard on goheels.com
As for Notre Dame previous game,
They beat Boston College by a score of 45-31 !
Where?
Boston College Massachusetts!
Why?
Ian Book continued his strong play against the Eagles. Book was very efficient in the air, finishing 20-of-27 for 283 yards and three touchdowns while adding 85 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Ben Skowronek led the Irish receiving corps with five catches for 63 yards and a career-high three touchdowns. “according to an article on und.com
Defensively, Shaun Crawford paced the Irish with a career-high nine tackles, one sack and 1.5 tackles-for-loss. Dalien Hayes recovered a fumble late in the second quarter that led to an Irish touchdown drive to end the half. The Irish limited the Eagles to 85 yards on the ground, the fifth-straight opponent Notre Dame has held under 100 yards rushing. Jack Kiser recorded his first career interception in the third quarter that led to a Notre Dame touchdown drive.“according to an article on und.com
Notre Dame tallied a field goal on its opening drive before Boston College scored 10 unanswered points. The Irish closed the quarter with an eight-play scoring drive after Book connected with Skowronek on a 10-yard touchdown pass to tie the game.“according to an article on und.com
Boston College jumped back in front after another field goal to start the second quarter but the lead did not last long. On the ensuing Notre Dame drive, a 48-yard catch to Avery Davis got the Irish inside the five. C’Bo Flemister capped the drive with a two-yard rushing touchdown and the Irish were up 17-13. “according to an article on und.com
On the very next Notre Dame drive, they went the length of the field and Skowronek hauled in his second touchdown pass of the game. Book then connected with Skowronek on a 13-yard pass on Notre Dame’s next drive and increased the Irish lead 24-13. On the final drive of the half, Book linked up with Skowronek yet again for his third touchdown of the game and Notre Dame took a 31-16 lead into the break.“according to an article on und.com
The Irish put the game out of reach after Jack Kiser’s interception in the third quarter. AFter Kiser’s play, Flemister finished the scoring drive with his second rushing touchdown of the game and Notre Dame pulled ahead 38-16.“according to an article on und.com
Kickoff is set for 3:30pm from Kenan Memorial Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ABC!