Total Yards
Notre Dame422
NC State263
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NC State at Notre Dame
Oct 28, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 9
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
14 - 35
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Notre Dame
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Notre Dame104
NC State213
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame318
NC State50
Turnovers
Notre Dame0
NC State1
Game Conditions
Temperature39°F
Wind13 mph W
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Notre Dame vs NC State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Notre Dame34:17
NC State25:43
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Notre Dame pulls away from NC State 35-14
Notre Dame defeated NC State 35-14 in Week 9 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 422-263 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 35-14. Tyler Newsome punt blocked by James Smith-Williams, recovered by Germaine Pratt in the endzone for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 422 total yards, 318 rushing yards, and 104 passing yards. NC State finished with 263 total yards, including 50 on the ground and 213 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 9-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Notre Dame led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Josh Adams run for 77 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK).
Key Moments
Blocked Punt
Tyler Newsome punt blocked by James Smith-Williams, recovered by Germaine Pratt in the endzone for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) (Notre Dame led 0-7 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Wimbush pass complete to Durham Smythe for 25 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-7 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Finley pass complete to Kelvin Harmon for 15 yds for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) (NC State led 14-7 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Wimbush run for 3 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-14 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Wimbush pass complete to Kevin Stepherson for 11 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 21-14 over NC State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Ryan Finley pass intercepted for a TD Julian Love return for 69 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (NC State led 14-28 over Notre Dame).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-14
Notre Dame defeated NC State.
Total yards
422-263
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
318
Notre Dame averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
104
Notre Dame averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 422 | 263 |
| Passing Yards | 104 | 213 |
| Rushing Yards | 318 | 50 |
| First Downs | 25 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-29 | 12-89 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-19 | 17-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 34:17 | 25:43 |