NC State football vs. Notre Dame pregame live update blog
NC State kicks off its 2023 home football slate at noon Saturday against Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are 2-0 coming into this matchup, and the Wolfpack won its season opener 24-14 against UConn.
Storms rolled into Raleigh in the morning, postponing some tailgate activities and cancelling the Wolfpack’s stadium walk. A flash flood warning is in effect for the area surrounding Carter-Finely Stadium. Stay tuned for weather updates and other pregame notes.
Live pregame update blog: NC State vs. Notre Dame
11:40
Both teams are back in their respective locker rooms. It is almost time for the game, with kickoff tentatively set for 12:07.
11:37
Offensive linemen Anthony Carter Jr. and Lyndon Cooper are splitting first team reps during pregame warmups at left guard. Trent Pennix and Christopher Toudle are doing the same.
11:15
A star-studded group of recruits, headlined by four-star wide receiver commits Terrell Anderson and Jonathan Paylor, are on the field for pregame warmups.
11:07
The Pack’s specialists are on the field in uniform for warmups.
11:03
The Carter-Finley Stadium gates are open, and the fans are starting to file in.
10:43
NC State’s scoreboard reads 83 minutes until kickoff, so it appears the game is still on track to start on time.
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- 2Hot
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Coaches prefer sitting out
- 3
Predicting new CFP Top 12
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- 4New
Kiffin calls out Saban
'He's now the rat poisoner'
- 5
Dabo rips refs
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The sun is starting to peak through the clouds!
10:39
NC State and Notre Dame are headed back into the locker room following initial pregame warmups.
10:25
The Wolfpack is on the field for initial pregame warmups. Linebacker Devon Betty was one of the first athletes on the field.
10:17
Per Pack Guest services, the Carter-Finley Stadium gates are closed for now due to lightning in the area.
10:10
Rain has started to ease up around the field, but there are still quite a few ominous clouds in the area. A couple of Wolfpack athletes, including the specialists have walked out on to the field.
10:04
A flash flood warning is now in effect.
9:52
TheWolfpacker.com is also on site at the stadium.
9:51
The Wolfpack has arrived at Carter-Finley Stadium.
9:29
Weather canceled NC State’s walk of champions.
Earlier this week
Here are some of the preview stories TheWolfpacker.com published this week.
Pack priorities: NC State’s keys to the game vs. Notre Dame
Dave Doeren discusses prep for national spotlight against Notre Dame
NC State football game predictions: Game 2 vs. Notre Dame
The Wolfpacker Show: NC State football vs. Notre Dame preview