North Carolina State vs Notre Dame Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 11, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 10/10/2025, 10:38 PM ET
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North Carolina State vs Notre Dame Information

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will be on the road this week with a game in Notre Dame Stadium against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3:30 PM. North Carolina State has four wins and two losses overall coming into this matchup. Notre Dame is the #16-ranked team in the nation on a three-game winning streak after a 21-point home victory against Boise State a week ago. Get the edge this weekend with our free college football picks backed by data and trends.

North Carolina State Preview

The North Carolina State offense has been inconsistent thus far this season, averaging 33.8 points per game overall, but has averaged only 27 points per game during their two losses this year. Defensively, the Wolfpack is allowing 25 points per game this season but has given them an average of 34 points per game during their two losses this year. CJ Bailey led the North Carolina State offensive season with 1660 yards and 13 touchdowns on 138 completions. Hollywood Smothers leads the team with 100 carries for 693 yards and five scores this season. Terrell Anderson has been the team's top target with 388 yards and three touchdowns on 21 catches. Justin Joly has added 256 yards and three touchdowns from 28 grabs this season.

Notre Dame Preview

The Notre Dame offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 40.8 points per game overall, and has averaged 46.6 points per game during their three-game winning streak. Defensively, Notre Dame is allowing just 23.6 points per game through five games played. CJ Carr leads Notre Dame this season with 1280 yards and 11 scores on 86 completions. Jeremiyah Love leads the team with 444 yards and six touchdowns on 82 carries. Jadarian Price has added 48 carries for 356 yards and seven scores. Jordan Faison has posted a team-high 327 yards and two touchdowns on 25 catches.

North Carolina State vs Notre Dame Prediction

Notre Dame is the better team in this matchup and should do enough this week to extend their winning streak. Despite Notre Dame being the better team, they have had issues against teams this season. Look for North Carolina State to play well enough this week to get the cover on the road as they compete for 60 minutes against a top 20 team. Final Score Prediction, Notre Dame Fighting Irish win, but the North Carolina State Wolfpack cover 42-31.

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