The NC State Wolfpack (4-2) visit the No. 16 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-2) at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

The Fighting Irish are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -24) against the Wolfpack. The over/under for this game is 59 points.

Read on for our betting primer for this this game between the Fighting Irish and the Wolfpack, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Notre Dame vs. NC State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Fighting Irish (-24)
• Moneyline: Fighting Irish (-2564), Wolfpack (+1190)
• Total: 59 points

Notre Dame vs. NC State betting info and stats

Notre Dame, through five games with a spread so far this season, has gone 2-3-0 against the spread. Notre Dame is undefeated ATS (1-0) when favored by at least 24 points. Notre Dame has been the moneyline favorite in five games this season, and it has put together a 3-2 record in those contests. NC State is 3-3-0 against the spread through six opportunities so far this season. This will be the second time this year NC State is the moneyline underdog. The Wolfpack lost the first one.

Notre Dame vs. NC State recent stats and trends

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

• Notre Dame is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Notre Dame and its opponents have combined to hit the over twice in those games.
• Notre Dame’s last three outings have ended with an average of 59.5 points scored. That’s 0.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

NC State Wolfpack

• NC State is 1-2 against the spread and 3-0 overall during its last three games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• The last three NC State games averaged 58.5 total points, 0.5 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Notre Dame vs. NC State key players

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

• CJ Carr has thrown for 1,280 yards (256.0 ypg) to lead Notre Dame, completing 67.7% of his passes and collecting 11 touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Jeremiyah Love, has carried the ball 82 times for 444 yards (88.8 per game), scoring six times. He’s also caught 14 passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns.
• Jadarian Price has piled up 356 yards on 48 carries, scoring seven times. He’s caught one pass for 35 yards (17.5 per game) and one touchdown, as well.
• Jordan Faison’s team-high 327 yards as a receiver have come on 25 catches (out of 32 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Malachi Fields has caught 17 passes for 319 yards (63.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Eli Raridon has been the target of 18 passes and compiled 13 receptions for 233 yards, an average of 58.3 yards per contest.
• Boubacar Traore leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Jalen Stroman is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 21 tackles.
• Leonard Moore has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with nine tackles and three passes defended.

NC State Wolfpack

• CJ Bailey has compiled 1,660 yards on 74.6% passing while recording 13 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 78 yards with three scores.
• The team’s top rusher, Daylan Smothers, has carried the ball 100 times for 693 yards (115.5 per game) with five touchdowns. He’s also caught 21 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown.
• Jayden Scott has racked up 196 yards (on 39 attempts) with three touchdowns.
• Terrell Anderson has totaled 21 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 388 (64.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 26 times and has three touchdowns.
• Justin Joly has caught 28 passes and compiled 256 receiving yards (42.7 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Wesley Grimes has racked up 243 reciving yards (48.6 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Sabastian Harsh leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Caden Fordham, NC State’s leading tackler, has 57 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
• Isaiah Shirley has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has nine tackles and one pass defended to his name.