Notre Dame bolstered its College Football Playoff resume Saturday with a convincing 35-14 victory over 14th-ranked NC State at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.
The Fighting Irish, who entered the week at No. 9 in the AP Top 25 poll, backed up their blowout win over USC last week with a strong all-around effort to cruise past the Wolfpack. Running back Josh Adams led the charge with 202 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries.
NC State couldn't keep pace with the big plays from the Golden Domers. Quarterback Ryan Finley completed only 17 of 37 throws and the team's rushing attack averaged a 2.