No.16 Notre Dame Hosts NC State As 22-Point Favorite

Notre Dame football has rebounded from an 0-2 start to win three straight games, including a commanding 28-7 victory over Boise State, and now faces NC State at home. The Fighting Irish, ranked No. 16, are favored by over 21 points due to their potent offense and improving defense, which has recently shown increased pressure and turnovers, aided by the return of top cornerback Leonard Moore. NC State, coming off a 56-10 win over Campbell, has struggled with consistency and enters the game as a significant underdog, with a 4-2 record and a strong offensive leader in quarterback CJ Bailey, who ranks among the nation's top passers. The matchup is expected to be challenging for NC State, who will play their first road game outside the state in front of a hostile Notre Dame crowd. Betting lines reflect confidence in Notre Dame's dominance, with high point totals anticipated and the Irish favored by more than three touchdowns. Nebraska football, unrelated to the Notre Dame vs. NC State matchup, is slated as a slight favorite in their upcoming Big Ten road game against Maryland, but this is separate from the Notre Dame coverage.