Jordan Shipp has shown flashes of being a difference-maker throughout his UNC football career. However, a single-game feat that star receivers typically achieve was something Shipp never accomplished prior to Saturday.
Against the Fighting Irish, Shipp finally reached this single-game milestone.
Jordan Shipp records his first 100-yard game of his career
The Tar Heels' star wide receiver broke through for his first 100-yard receiving performance in his collegiate career, a milestone that had previously eluded him in Chapel Hill.
UNC WR Jordan Shipp has the first 100-yard game of his career. Seven catches for 109 yards against Notre Dame.
— Brian Murphy (@murphsturph) October 3, 2026
After the devastating collapse against Clemson, we discussed how UNC has to get Shipp more involved in the offense. Fortunately, Bobby Petrino heard what we had to say, ensuring that Shipp got involved early against Notre Dame.
Shipp made two big-time catches on the first drive, including the impressive one-handed grab against Leonard Moore, a projected future first-round NFL Draft pick. He followed it with a 44-yard grab, helping North Carolina strike first against the No. 3-ranked Fighting Irish.
North Carolina WR Jordan Shipp (6-2, 200) having his first 100-yard game lined up across Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore is NFL Draft tape fuel for 2028 pic.twitter.com/ChpziE1NB3
— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) October 3, 2026
Targeted seven times, Shipp caught every pass thrown his way, finishing the afternoon with a 109 yards. While the bulk of his production came during that opening drive, Shipp was still able to get his targets throughout the game, making a mark offensively throughout.
Shipp's early production helped open up the offense for others as well, including tight ends Shamar Easter and Jelani Thurman, who both found the end zone in the loss.
This game goes to show that Shipp needs to be more heavily involved in the offense. When the ball is in his hands (or thrown his way), he has proven to be more than capable of making plays. While no one expects every single pass to go his way, there's no reason why UNC shouldn't be trying to get the ball in his hands at least 10-15 times a game, understanding that the offense is much better when No. 1 is actively involved.
Now, the hope is that Shipp has more 100+ yard receiving performances ahead following his breakthrough performance. The Tar Heels could certainly use more big-time performances from Shipp like the one he put together on Saturday afternoon, and the scary thing is that he probably has a lot more in his bag that hasn't been fully unleashed yet.
It's time for UNC to continue to feed the beast!
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