Balanced Battle: NC State vs Notre Dame By the Numbers

One look at the numbers and you’ll see why this game is predicted to be such a tight matchup. Of the 17 categories listed below, the tally ends up NC State with 8 advantages and Notre Dame with 8 of their own (there was one tie). See for yourself.

Points per game
NC State: 35.4
Notre Dame: 41.3

First Downs
NC State: 168
Notre Dame: 155

Rushing Yards / Game
NC State: 177.4
Notre Dame: 317.9

Passing Yards / Game
NC State: 290
Notre Dame: 157

Total Offense / Game
NC State: 467
Notre Dame: 475

INTs Thrown
NC State: 0
Notre Dame: 4

Sacks Allowed
NC State: 1.14
Notre Dame: 1.12

Points Allowed / Game
NC State: 22.7
Notre Dame: 16.4

Rushing Yards Allowed / Game
NC State: 91
Notre Dame: 126

Passing Yards Allowed / Game
NC State: 287
Notre Dame: 235

Total Offense Allowed / Game
NC State: 378
Notre Dame: 361

Interceptions by
NC State: 6
Notre Dame: 7

Sacks by
NC State: 2.57
Notre Dame: 2.57

Turnover Margin
NC State: 1.14
Notre Dame: 1.43

Kickoff Return Avg
NC State: 23.41
Notre Dame: 21

Punt Return Avg
NC State: 19.57
Notre Dame: 5

Pentalties per game / Pen. Yds
NC State: 5.29/47
Notre Dame: 6.42/55