Notre Dame rolls past Arkansas as CJ Carr, Jeremiyah Love shine
As a jam-packed Week 5 slate gets underway, one of the notable matchups is in Fayetteville. Notre Dame made the trip to take on Arkansas in a pivotal game for both programs.
The Fighting Irish are looking to avoid a third loss on the young season, still looking to set the table for a College Football Playoff run. The Razorbacks, meanwhile, are trying to bounce back from back-to-back close road losses. All eyes will also be on the quarterbacks as CJ Carr and Taylen Green square off.
On3 is tracking the showdown between Notre Dame and Arkansas with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along throughout the Week 5 game.
Final: Notre Dame 56, Arkansas 13
09/27/2025 02:28:38 PMArkansas did not score in the second half as Notre Dame came away with the resounding 56-13 victory over the Razorbacks. The Fighting Irish totaled 641 yards of offense, led by 354 passing yards and four touchdowns from quarterback CJ Carr.
Taylen Green picked off in end zone
09/27/2025 02:13:21 PMAs time ticked away in the fourth quarter, Taylen Green threw his first interception of the game. Luke Talich was there to pick it off and give Notre Dame the ball back with 5:19 to play.
4Q: Notre Dame 56, Arkansas 13
09/27/2025 02:05:00 PMAfter putting reserves into the game, Notre Dame extended its lead once again. Aneyas Williams ran in the 17-yard touchdown, set up by a 37-yard pass from Kenny Minchey to Matt Jeffery.
Arkansas turns it over on downs, Notre Dame makes changes
09/27/2025 02:02:53 PMAfter another Arkansas turnover on downs, Notre Dame put in some of its reserves. Kenny Minchey came in to replace CJ Carr at quarterback, and running back Jeremiyah Love’s day is done, as well.
End 3Q: Notre Dame 49, Arkansas 13
09/27/2025 01:48:56 PMThrough three quarters, Notre Dame remained in full control with a 49-13 lead over Arkansas. The Razorbacks will face a 4th and 2 deep in their own territory when the fourth quarter gets underway.
Jadarian Price adds to Notre Dame lead
09/27/2025 01:41:24 PMWith a minute to go in the third quarter, Jadarian Price added onto the Notre Dame lead. He took a carry 16 yards for a touchdown, making it a 49-13 advantage over Arkansas with the fourth quarter quickly approaching.
Jalen Brown leaves after scary injury
09/27/2025 01:30:43 PMAs he went to try and catch a touchdown pass in the third quarter, Arkansas wide receiver Jalen Brown went down with a lower leg injury. The cart immediately came out to take him back toward the locker room, and his teammates surrounded him to express their support.
Arkansas defense holds strong out of halftime
09/27/2025 01:17:52 PMAlthough Notre Dame ran a successful fake punt, Arkansas’ defense held strong. The Razorbacks nearly picked off CJ Carr and got a key stop on 4th and 1 to end the Irish’s first drive out of halftime.
Halftime: Notre Dame 42, Arkansas 13
09/27/2025 12:50:45 PMIt was all Notre Dame through one half as the Fighting Irish put up 420 yards in two quarters to take a 42-13 lead into halftime. Jeremiyah Love had four touchdowns – two rushing and two receiving – while CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns as part of the strong attack.
Arkansas turns it over, Notre Dame scores again
09/27/2025 12:47:55 PMRaylen Sharpe fumbled with 24 seconds left, giving Notre Dame the ball one last time before halftime. The Fighting Irish took advantage, scoring their fourth touchdown as CJ Carr threw a 35-yard pass to Jadarian Price to make it 42-13 with seconds left in the half.
Jeremiyah Love scores 4th TD just before halftime
09/27/2025 12:43:42 PMWith time ticking in the first half, Jeremiyah Love found pay dirt for the fourth time. He ran in the three-yard touchdown to cap off a 12-play, 75-yard drive and extend Notre Dame’s lead to 35-13 with 35 seconds to go.
2Q: Notre Dame 28, Arkansas 13
09/27/2025 12:28:39 PMAfter the Arkansas offense stalled in the red zone, the Razorbacks settled for a field goal to get back to a two-possession game. Scott Starzyk’s drilled the 49-yard attempt to cut the Notre Dame lead to 28-13 with 3:48 remaining until halftime.
Jeremiyah Love does it again as Notre Dame extends lead
09/27/2025 12:18:21 PMFor the third time in Saturday’s game, Jeremiyah Love found the end zone. He caught a pass from CJ Carr and took it 34 yards to the house, extending Notre Dame’s lead to 28-10 with 6:04 remaining in the second quarter. It also marked Carr’s third passing touchdown of the game.
CJ Carr throws 2nd TD, Notre Dame responds
09/27/2025 12:07:45 PMFresh off the Arkansas touchdown, Notre Dame responded with a 75-yard scoring drive – capped by a 23-yard pass from CJ Carr to Will Pauling. Carr’s second score of the day made it 21-10 in favor of the Fighting Irish with 8:26 left until halftime.
Arkansas gets big-man TD
09/27/2025 11:58:10 AMOn 3rd and Goal, Bobby Petrino called in the big fella. Offensive lineman JacQawn “Shaq” McRoy took the carry one yard into the end zone for a big-man TD as Arkansas cut it to a 14-10 Notre Dame lead.
End 1Q: Notre Dame 14, Arkansas 3
09/27/2025 11:50:14 AMThrough one quarter, Notre Dame held a 14-3 lead over Arkansas after putting up 160 yards of offense. The Razorbacks – who had 119 total yards through 15 minutes – were driving at the end of the frame, though, with a 2nd and 1 coming up to start the second quarter.
1Q: Notre Dame 14, Arkansas 3
09/27/2025 11:40:21 AMMarching into the red zone, Jeremiyah Love scored again, hauling in a 7-yard reception from CJ Carr to make it a 14-3 Notre Dame lead. The Fighting Irish ran a six-play, 73-yard drive to get the score and extend the advantage.
Jeremiyah Love punches it in, Notre Dame takes lead
09/27/2025 11:29:06 AMJadarian Price broke free for a 14-yard run, but replay review showed he was down at the 1-yard line. That set the stage for Jeremiyah Love to punch it in and give Notre Dame the 7-3 lead with 8:16 left in the first quarter.
1Q: Arkansas 3, Notre Dame 0
09/27/2025 11:14:02 AMArkansas marched down the field, going 54 yards in seven plays on the opening drive. But a third-down pass from Taylen Green to Raylen Sharpe was ruled incomplete, and Scott Starzyk made the 39-yard field goal to put the Razorbacks ahead 3-0.
Coin toss
09/27/2025 11:06:01 AMArkansas won the coin toss and elected to receive. The Razorbacks will get the ball first to start the Week 5 matchup in Fayetteville.
College GameDay picks
09/27/2025 11:03:30 AMThe entire College GameDay panel picked Notre Dame in Saturday’s game. Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit and guest picker LaVar Arrington all chose the Fighting Irish to win.
Leonard Moore injury update
09/27/2025 10:49:17 AMNotre Dame is not expected to have starting cornerback Leonard Moore for Saturday’s game, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Moore did not participate in pregame warmups.
Pregame: Notre Dame at Arkansas
09/27/2025 10:42:50 AMAhead of kickoff, Notre Dame is a 4.5-point favorite against Arkansas, according to BetMGM. The over-under is at 64.5.
Kickoff time: Sept. 27, Noon ET
Channel: ABC
Announcers: Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek
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