CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Ian Book kept No. 2 Notre Dame’s offense moving while the Fighting Irish defense locked down Sam Howell and No.
25 North Carolina's potent offense for the final three quarters in a 31-17 victory on Friday.Book threw for 279 yards and a score and ran for 48 yards for the Fighting Irish (9-0, 8-0 ACC, No.
2 CFP), using his mobility and elusiveness to keep plays alive on a night when both offenses frequently faced long fields. Receiver Ben Skowronek got Notre Dame its first lead with his 13-yard run around the right side midway through the third quarter.
Kyren Williams ran for 124 yards -- including a 47-yarder with about 5½ minutes left as the Irish burned clock and sealed the gameWilliams closed that drive with his second.