Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45–24 NC State Wolfpack: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated NC State Wolfpack 45–24 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45, NC State Wolfpack 24.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish rolled past NC State Wolfpack 45–24 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 243.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Audric Estime — 134.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Kevin Concepcion — 5 rec, 24.0 yds.
EPA edge: Notre Dame (+0.102/play) vs NC State (-0.193/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	3	12	6	18	45
NC State Wolfpack	0	6	9	6	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish

+3OPP 37

+3OPP 32

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Notre Dame
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 54 yards
Notre Dame
Q2TD
AEAudric Estime
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Audric Estime rushes 80 yards for a touchdown
NC State
Q2TD
BRBradley Rozner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Brennan Armstrong pass to Bradley Rozner for a touchdown (9 yards)
Notre Dame
Q2TD
JGJaden Greathouse
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Sam Hartman pass to Jaden Greathouse for a touchdown (13 yards)
NC State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 49 yards
Notre Dame
Q3TD
HSHolden Staes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Sam Hartman pass to Holden Staes for a touchdown (40 yards)
NC State
Q3TD
BABrennan Armstrong
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Brennan Armstrong rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q4TD
DSDavis Sherwood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
Sam Hartman pass to Davis Sherwood for a touchdown (10 yards)
Notre Dame
Q4TD
AEAudric Estime
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-15
Audric Estime rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Notre Dame
Q4TD
HSHolden Staes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-15
Sam Hartman pass to Holden Staes for a touchdown (35 yards)
NC State
Q4TD
DCDacari Collins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-21
Brennan Armstrong pass to Dacari Collins for a touchdown (23 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 243.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.08 EPA
Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 0.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -0.72 EPA
Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 283.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -5.07 EPA

Rushing

Audric Estime (Notre Dame) — 134.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.46 EPA
Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) — 31.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 5 rec · 24.0 yds -0.87 EPA
Juice Vereen (NC State) — 3 rec · 80.0 yds +0.60 EPA
Holden Staes (Notre Dame) — 4 rec · 115.0 yds +1.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Hartman	Notre Dame	28	53.6%	243	4	+0.04	+1.08
Kevin Concepcion	NC State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.72	-0.72
Brennan Armstrong	NC State	48	43.8%	283	2	-0.11	-5.07

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Notre Dame	NC State
Plays	61	78
EPA / play	+0.102	-0.193
Total EPA	+6.22	-15.04
Success rate	41.0%	29.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.039	-0.118
Rush EPA / play	+0.156	-0.319
Yards	456	364

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Notre Dame	3	-11	-4.15	Punt
Q1	NC State	3	5	-2.98	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	3	0	-2.61	Punt
Q1	NC State	3	4	-3.14	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	11	50	+0.69	Field goal
Q1	NC State	8	35	-0.68	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	1	80	+6.01	Rush TD
Q2	NC State	6	19	-3.81	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	3	5	-1.96	Punt
Q2	NC State	1	0	-2.87	Interception
Q2	Notre Dame	3	6	-1.62	Punt
Q2	NC State	3	5	-2.16	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	7	55	+1.05	Missed FG
Q2	NC State	7	44	+3.87	Pass TD
Q2	Notre Dame	3	78	+6.24	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	3	25	+0.66	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Audric Estime rushes 80 yards for a touchdown (+6.01 EPA)
Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Fumble (-5.69 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass to Dacari Collins for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.41 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass to Bradley Rozner for a touchdown (9 yards) (+4.08 EPA)
Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Jaden Greathouse for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.07 EPA)
Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Sam Hartman pass to Holden Staes for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.85 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass intercepted (-3.7 EPA)
Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass to Bradley Rozner for 21 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (45–24) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) — 243.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.102 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs NC State Wolfpack?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 45, NC State Wolfpack 24 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs NC State Wolfpack?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 45–24.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525436.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

Sam Hartman (Notre Dame) led passers with 243.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Notre Dame Fighting Irish at NC State Wolfpack in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.