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 the 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.
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) pulls in the 38-yard reception with one hand as Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart (5) defends during the second half of Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Julian Gray (8) can’t pull in the pass as Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart (5) defends during the second half of Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren walks off the field with defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) after Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) tries to break free from Notre Dame safety Thomas Harper (13) during the second half of Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (10) after Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) reacts after Notre Dame intercepted the ball during the second half of Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Juice Vereen (11) and offensive lineman Timothy McKay (52) talk with KC Concepcion (10) after a pass intended for him was intercepted during the second half of Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) looks to the scoreboard as he walks off the field after throwing an interception 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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Brandon Cleveland (44) andPayton Wilson (11) sack Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (10) causing him to fumble during the second half of Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) intercepts the ball intended for N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) during the second half of Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) lies on the ground after he was sacked by Notre Dame defensive lineman Donovan Hinish during the second half of Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
