NC State Wolfpack vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 2025 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated NC State Wolfpack 36–7 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 7, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 36.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
NC State Wolfpack	0	6	0	2	7
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	6	3	12	9	36

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• CJ Carr (Notre Dame) — 327.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +9.13 EPA
• Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 4.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -0.16 EPA
• CJ Bailey (NC State) — 240.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -10.80 EPA

Rushing

• Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) — 86.0 yds · 2 TD +0.07 EPA
• Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) — 66.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 46.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Eli Raridon (Notre Dame) — 7 rec · 109.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Will Pauling (Notre Dame) — 4 rec · 105.0 yds +0.74 EPA
• Malachi Fields (Notre Dame) — 1 rec · 20.0 yds -0.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
CJ Carr	Notre Dame	34	55.9%	327	2	+0.27	+9.13
Hollywood Smothers	NC State	1	100.0%	4	0	-0.16	-0.16
CJ Bailey	NC State	34	50.0%	240	1	-0.32	-10.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NC State	Notre Dame
Plays	58	71
EPA / play	-0.199	+0.075
Total EPA	-11.53	+5.31
Success rate	29.3%	43.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.313	+0.269
Rush EPA / play	-0.025	-0.103
Yards	329	485

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	3	-3	-3.24	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	6	58	+4.61	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	3	6	-2.43	Punt
Q1	Notre Dame	9	57	-0.65	Ended
Q1	NC State	11	83	+7.00	Pass TD
Q2	Notre Dame	4	30	-0.54	Punt
Q2	NC State	8	46	+0.89	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	3	11	-0.60	Punt
Q2	NC State	3	-5	-2.57	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	6	60	-2.01	Interception
Q2	NC State	6	19	-0.47	Punt
Q2	Notre Dame	4	25	-1.26	Field goal
Q3	Notre Dame	3	0	-3.32	Punt
Q3	NC State	3	4	-3.00	Punt
Q3	Notre Dame	11	65	+5.36	Pass TD
Q3	NC State	4	27	+2.27	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Fumble (-4.45 EPA)
2. Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Terrell Anderson for a touchdown (45 yards) (+3.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass intercepted (-3.53 EPA)
4. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · CJ Carr pass to KK Smith for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.52 EPA)
5. Q1 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · CJ Carr pass to Will Pauling for 42 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.29 EPA)
6. Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Jayden Scott for 15 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Teddy Hoffmann for 21 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.12 EPA)
8. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Penalty (1st & 10) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (36–7) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: CJ Carr (Notre Dame) — 327.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.075 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 NC State Wolfpack vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

NC State Wolfpack 7, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 36 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 7–36.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754562.

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

CJ Carr (Notre Dame) led passers with 327.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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