#10 NOTRE DAME VS. NC STATE PREVIEW: Brett Cagle debut's his first article with We Are ND Nation as he previews Saturday's game at NC State.

The 10th-ranked Fighting Irish travel to face ACC opponent NC State this weekend. North Carolina State defeated UCONN 24-14 in their season opener and are led by Senior Quarterback Brennan Armstrong. In NC State’s week one win, Armstrong found the endzone twice on his feet, while rushing for 96 yards. 


How to Watch: 
Channel: ABC
Time: 12:00 E.T
Location: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina

Notre Dame has also had stellar Quarterback play this year, as senior transfer Sam Hartman has thrown for 445 yards and six touchdowns through two games. Both of Notre Dame’s wins were massive blowouts over Navy and Tennesse State. Jayden Thomas and Jaden Greathouse are currently leading the Irish in receiving yards and receptions. Greathouse is a talented freshman who has already found the endzone twice this season.
Head Coach Marcus Freeman stated in his weekly press conference that he was “very pleased” with the Redzone offense and defense of his team through two weeks. He also added, “Red zone defense is something we have really been talking about…we didn’t really have a good red zone defense last season and I think that they have done a really good job through the first two games executing”. 
Notre Dame’s Defense has held opponents to a combined 6 points leading into this contest and have forced five takeaways (2 INT, 3 FF) so far this season. Traveling this Saturday, The Irish are road favorites at online sportsbooks (-7.5) and will look to continue to build on their early success ahead of a showdown with top-five ranked Ohio State on September, 23rd. 
Key Players for Notre Dame:
Sam Hartman (QB)- 445 Passing Yards, 7 Touchdowns Total, 82.3 Completion Percentage.
Audric Estime(RB) - 29 carries, 211 Rushing Yards, Two Rushing Touchdowns, 7.3 YPC.
Jaden Greathouse (WR)- 5 Receptions, 98 Yards receiving, 2 Touchdowns.
Key Players for NC State:
Brennan Armstrong (QB)- 17-26 Passes completed in week one, 155 yards Passing, 96 yards 
Rushing, 2 Rushing Touchdowns. 
Jordan Houston (RB)- 57 yards Rushing, 4.4 Yards Per Carry.
Payton Wilson (LB)- 10 total tackles, 1 INT.

BRETT'S SCORE PREDICTION: Notre Dame 28 | NC State 10