Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeat North Carolina Tar Heels

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Tickets are still available for the upcoming November 18 game against the Army Black Knights. In the scramble to catch the Fighting Irish in action, after winning this weekend against the North Carolina Tar Heels, fans are spending anywhere from $112 to $883 for tickets.

The big story of this weekend’s game was wide receiver Jeff Samardzija, who caught six passes and is on his way to being recognized as one of the greatest receivers in Notre Dame’s storied history. Samardzija’s six catches carried the Fighting Irish offense 177 yards on their way to a 45-26 victory over the Tar Heels. Fellow senior Brady Quinn threw four touchdown passes and 346 yards as the 11th ranked Notre Dame improved to 8-1 on the season.

Brady Quinn

Quinn was on-point yesterday in a game in which his Fighting Irish desperately needed him. While Notre Dame keeps right on winning, they are not doing so as impressively as many fans would hope as the Fighting Irish defense continues to struggle. The Irish gave up a 90-yard kickoff return and a 72-yard TD pass. It was not until the fourth quarter that Quinn and company were able to put the Tar Heels away.

With Notre Dame hurting in the recruiting department this season, Quinn and Samardzija are going to have to stay connected all season for Notre Dame to keep up their winning ways.

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