The N.C. State lost 45-24 to No. 10 Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
It was home opener for the Wolfpack, who faced a familiar foe as the Irish offense is led by Wake Forest transfer Sam Hartman.
Here are photos from the game. Keep checking back during and after the game for more images.
N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (4) can’t pull in the pass while defended by Notre Dame safety Thomas Harper (13) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) intercepts the ball intended for N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
A Wolfpack fan reacts after N.C. State couldn’t make a first down during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) pulls in a nine-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) scrambles for yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand (27) closes in.
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) escapes from N.C. State cornerback Shyheim Battle (7) as Estime runs for a 80-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) passes during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (10) causing him to fumble during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Notre Dame recovered the fumble.
Fans cheer on the Wolfpack at the start of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (3) escapes from Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand (27) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State legend Torry Holt and his brother, Terrence, background, lead the crowd in the Wolfpack cheer before N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) gains yards after making a reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Members of the N.C. State marching band leave the stadium area after the game was postponed at the start of the second quarter due to weather in the area during the Wolfpack’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State football players head towards the locker room after the game was delayed because of weather in the area at the start of the second quarter during the Wolfpack’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren yells to the officials during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (3) and teammates head out onto the field to warmup before the Wolfpack’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) and teammates get ready to head out onto the field to warmup before N.C. State’s game against Notre Dame at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
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