NC State vs. Notre Dame Prediction, Picks & Odds: College Football Week 7

My best NC State vs. Notre Dame prediction focuses on the Fighting Irish's defensive prowess. The Fighting Irish are the 23.5-point home favorite ahead of Saturday’s kickoff from Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Ind., at 3:30 p.m. ET (Peacock).

The Notre Dame defense has been excellent in recent weeks, which is why the Under is one of my best college football picks for this week. My college football predictions for Week 7 also focus on wideout Jordan Faison.

🏈 NC State vs. Notre Dame predictions

College football expert picks for Week 7; odds subject to change.

• Game prediction: NC State +23.5 (-110 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
• Over/Under pick: Under 58.5 (-110 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Player prop bet: Jordan Faison Over 73.5 receiving yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🆚 Who will win NC State vs. Notre Dame?

NC State started 3-0, but has lost two of its last three, including to two-win Virginia Tech. While the offense has scored more than 30 points in two games, NC State is about to run into a Notre Dame defense that is clicking right now.

Over the last two weeks, Notre Dame has allowed 20 combined points to Arkansas and Boise State. The Fighting Irish have forced six turnovers, and they should get plenty more on Saturday, as NC State is averaging 1.2 turnovers per game. My NC State vs. Notre Dame prediction is that Notre Dame wins, but NC State covers.

Prediction: Notre Dame 34, NC State 14

✅ NC State vs. Notre Dame expert pick

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⬇️  Under 58.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

These two efficient offenses run more than they pass, and both have a completion percentage of at least 69%. Because of these two statistics, I expect very few clock stoppages leading to long drives and limited possessions.

The Fighting Irish are averaging 178.6 rushing yards per game. While they’re about to face a defense allowing just 131.8 rush yards per game, NC State did allow 174 rushing yards to Virginia Tech’s Terion Stewart two weeks ago.

Both of these teams have been involved in high-scoring games, but both defenses have clamped down of late. Notre Dame hasn’t allowed more than 13 points in either of its last two games, and NC State has held back-to-back opponents to 23 or less.

The price of -110 from BetMGM implies a 52.38% chance that this Under hits. A $10 bet would pay $9.09.

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⬆️  Jordan Faison Over 73.5 receiving yards (-114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

After a slow start to the season, Notre Dame wideout Jordan Faison has recorded at least 83 receiving yards in each of his last three games. Last week, he accounted for 83 of CJ Carr’s 189 passing yards, proving that even in a game where Notre Dame runs for 200 yards on 31 carries, he’s still relevant in the passing attack.

NC State is allowing 243.2 passing yards per game. Additionally, opponents are completing 65% of their passes. Notre Dame’s passing offense, which is averaging 283 passing yards per game, won’t be disrupted in this matchup. Since Faison has more receptions and yards than any other Notre Dame player, there’s no reason to expect him to stop his streak of 80-yard games.

The price of -114 from FanDuel suggests a 53.27% chance this Over hits. A $10 bet would pay $8.77.

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📺 How to watch NC State vs. Notre Dame: Week 7

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
• Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame, Ind.)
• TV: Peacock