North Carolina will need its top-25 scoring defense and the nation’s sack leader to show up big time on Saturday if they want a chance to knock off the 4-0 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Tar Heels' defense has been the strong suit of UNC through three games, limiting opponents to under 14 points per game and allowing just four total offensive touchdowns.

UNC enters Saturday averaging a modest 366 total yards per game, including 211 yards via the air and 155 via the ground. The Tar Heels are also averaging 23.3 points per game, but have limited their turnovers to just four, with three lost fumbles and one interception. It could be a long day for the Tar Heels offense this week, as they prepare to go against a Notre Dame defense that is ranked among the best in the country in nearly every key statistic.

Notre Dame's season has come to a close after a 76-56 defeat in the ACC Tournament Second Round at the hands of North Carolina.