CJ Carr's Big Day Includes Charity Throw and Four TDs at North Carolina

Notre Dame played a rare noon kickoff at North Carolina and left with a 37-26 win. Before the game, quarterback CJ Carr appeared on College GameDay and hit the goalpost crossbar to secure a $250,000 charity donation. Carr then matched his career high with four touchdown passes, while Caitlin Clark revealed her Notre Dame fandom as the guest picker.

Notre Dame seldom appears in the noon ET ESPN window, typically only once or twice a season. This year’s trip to Chapel Hill fit that rare slot, and the Irish departed with a 37-26 victory. Before kickoff, quarterback CJ Carr took part in College GameDay from Kenan Stadium, where his crossbar strike earned $250,000 for charity. His family’s work with Chad Tough, honoring his late brother Chad and supporting DIPG/DMG research, gives that donation special meaning. Carr then tied his career best with four touchdown passes.

Later, Iowa legend Caitlin Clark served as guest picker. She noted Notre Dame’s upcoming game against BYU and described herself as somewhat of an Irish football fan now that she lives in Indiana. She had once committed to play basketball at Notre Dame under Muffet McGraw before choosing Iowa.

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