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No. 16 Notre Dame Blows Past NC State 36–7 as Defense Dominates

A dominant second half showcased a defense producing takeaways, sacks, a safety, building momentum before USC.

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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the sidelines during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Fighting Irish defeated the Razorbacks 56-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, top center, rushes near the goal line during the first quarter against North Carolina State on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (Paul Beaty/AP)
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Overview

  • C.J. Carr went 19-of-31 for 342 yards and two touchdowns, with Eli Raridon and Will Pauling combining for 214 receiving yards and a score.
  • Jeremiyah Love rushed for 86 yards with two touchdowns as Notre Dame diversified after early red-zone misfires.
  • The Irish forced three interceptions with four sacks, five tackles for loss and a safety, holding NC State to 233 yards after the Wolfpack entered averaging 447.7.
  • Notre Dame led 10-7 at halftime, then outscored NC State 26-0 after the break, keyed by a successful fake punt early in the third quarter.
  • Multiple officiating decisions drew criticism, while Notre Dame’s short-yardage playcalling and special teams remain focal points despite a 48- and 34-yard field goal from Noah Burnette.