North Carolina State 7, at Notre Dame 36

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Interstat) — In a commanding performance before a sellout crowd of 77,622 at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, the Fighting Irish defense smothered North Carolina State, leading Notre Dame to a 36-7 victory. The Irish, improving to 3-2, leaned on a stifling defensive unit that intercepted three passes, recorded four sacks, and held the Wolfpack to a single score. North Carolina State, which entered the contest with a 4-1 record, saw its offense consistently stymied, dropping its season mark to 4-2. Notre Dame set the tone early, marching 58 yards on the game’s opening possession. The drive… Read more...