NC State enters off a gritty win over Notre Dame in inclement weather .
NC State has yet to face an opponent of Clemson 's caliber and will be pushed to prove the worth of its strong start to the season .
NC State enters off a gritty win over Notre Dame in inclement weather , but has yet to face an opponent of Clemson 's caliber and will be pushed to prove the worth of its strong start to the season .