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NC State's lack of 'complementary football' dooms Wolfpack in lopsided loss at Notre Dame

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman10/12/25fleischman_noah
Karson Hobbs Notre Dame
Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Karson Hobbs (21) intercepts a pass intended for NC State Wolfpack wide receiver Teddy Hoffmann (12) during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Caden Fordham walked into the visiting interview room at Notre Dame Stadium with a look of exhaustion as he still donned his battered game uniform. NC State's graduate linebacker had another sense of displeasure, stressing the importance of all three phases playing together as one unit.  After all, the Wolfpack defense tried to do everything it could against No. 16 Notre Dame. But as it never had a chance to catch its breath on the bench, and the Irish offense was able to assert itself to roll to a 36-7 win on Saturday afternoon in the 95-year-old cathedral of college football.