Week 5, Sat, Oct 3, 12:00 PM local on ESPN
Notre Dame Fighting Irishat North Carolina Tar Heels
Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill. Fly into RDU.
Build the questThe matchup
On ESPN
#3Notre Dame
4-0
North Carolina
2-1
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
- Form
Notre Dame is ranked 3rd in the AP poll.
North Carolina has won 2 of its last 5.
Notre Dame has won 5 of its last 5.
- ESPN's model
ESPN's model gives North Carolina a 9 percent chance at home.
Notre Dame
- Passing YardsC. Carr, 67/95, 963 YDS, 9 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsA. Williams, 52 CAR, 224 YDS, 4 TD
- Receiving YardsM. Gilbert, 15 REC, 334 YDS, 2 TD
North Carolina
- Passing YardsB. Edwards Jr., 44/78, 611 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsB. Hall, 33 CAR, 215 YDS
- Receiving YardsJ. Thurman, 11 REC, 183 YDS, 1 TD
Win chances come from ESPN's model.
What we know about Kenan Stadium
Where visiting fans stay
From a specialist guide- Franklin Street, downtown Chapel Hill. Walk. The Graduate Chapel Hill at 311 W. Franklin Street puts you on the bar strip, walking distance from campus.
- Carolina Inn, on campus. Walk. Historic inn at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guideGetting in from the airport
From a specialist guideGetting to the stadium
Checked at the sourceTailgating
Checked at the sourceGetting in
Checked at the source- Bag policy: Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, including gallon freezer bags, or a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
- Cashless: Concessions are cashless. Beer and wine sales end at the start of the fourth quarter, two per transaction, and vertical licenses are not accepted.
Touring the stadium
Checked at the sourceAfter the final whistle
Checked at the sourceOne thing to avoid
From a specialist guideBars near the stadium
From a specialist guideTop of the Hill
100 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Restaurant and brewery with beer brewed on site and an outdoor deck looking over downtown.
Away fans: everyone; locals, visitors and alumni call it TOPO.
He's Not Here
112 1/2 West Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Franklin Street bar, home of the Blue Cup, with about 26 beers on tap.
Away fans: students and alumni; home of the Blue Cup.
Four Corners
175 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Franklin Street's casual spot for the Carolina sports experience, with a nod to Dean Smith and house-made food.
Away fans: carolina sports crowd.
Might As Well Bar & Grill
206 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Bar and grill with fresh food, drink specials and a good setup for watching a game.
Away fans: game watchers; drink specials.
Sidequests in Chapel Hill
In the order they happen. Each one earns points.
- Photo50 points
The Old Well
The Old Well stands on East Cameron Avenue, facing South Building. It's the heart of the old campus.
Free. The day before
- Drink75 points
Beer on the Top of the Hill deck
House-brewed beer on an outdoor deck looking over Franklin Street.
$$. The day before
- Eat50 points
Breakfast at Sutton's Drug Store
An old drugstore counter on Franklin Street has served hometown food and milkshakes since 1923.
$. 5 hours before kickoff
- Tailgate75 points
Bell Tower Block Party
Food trucks, the Kickoff Club, and Rameses in the Ram Pen circle the stadium. It starts four hours before kickoff.
Free. 4 hours before kickoff
- Ritual75 points
The team's Bell Tower Walk
The Tar Heels walk past the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower on the way to Kenan Stadium. It's part of the pregame party.
Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff
- Drink65 points
A Blue Cup at He's Not Here
The Franklin Street bar is known for its Blue Cup.
$. 4 hours after kickoff
Seats and views
Where each part of Kenan Stadium sits, and what you see from it.