UNC Will Try to Measure Up - IC Daily | Inside Carolina | College Football

When Notre Dame rolls into Kenan Stadium on Saturday, North Carolina will face the first of two elite teams on the 2026 schedule. The Irish will provide the Tar Heels and the Carolina fanbase an up close look at what big time football looks like and how far - or how close - Bill Belichick's program is to that level.Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley for an early week look at the noon tilt and what Carolina must do against Marcus Freeman's team to have any chance to pull a major upset.We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show:– Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store.Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.comFounded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show:–> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.