Notre Dame football: Game-by-game predictions for 2023 season

Oct 29, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estime (7) celebrates his rushing touchdown against the Syracuse Orange with running back Chris Tyree (25) and offensive lineman Blake Fisher (54) in the fourth quarter at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 30, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren watches his team warm up prior to a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: /

NC State isn’t expected to be quite as good as it was a season ago, starting the season outside of the AP Top 25, but Dave Doeren will undoubtedly have a competitive team yet again. The Wolfpack bring in Brennan Armstrong at quarterback and I can see him improving that offense which finished 104th last year.

Even though this will be a tough place for Notre Dame to play, I just don’t see the offense doing a complete turnaround as the Wolfpack just won’t be able to keep up.

Prediction: Win (3-0)

I’m not sure even Central Michigan fans know what to expect from their team this season. The Chippewas finished 4-8 last season under Jim McElwain and they bring back four starters on offense and nine on the defensive side of the ball.

While Central’s defense may be solid, I do think that its offense will struggle. Sam Hartman will still find a way to pick up apart that solid secondary.

Prediction: Win (4-0)

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