NC State vs. Notre Dame Kickoff at Noon

NC State and Notre Dame will kickoff at Noon next Saturday on ABC on national television. Under head coach Dave Doeren’s tenure, NC State is 1-1 in games that start at noon and 5-7 at games that kickoff at 12:30. The Wolfpack have been at their best after 6pm under Doeren.

According to ESPN, NC State has a 57% chance of beating the Irish next week. A quick glance at the schedule tells you that this game is a must-win for the Wolfpack if they want to go to a bowl game. The strength of schedule for their next 8 games ranks 4th in the FBS.