Stunning images of Notre Dame and NC State playing football in a hurricane

Oct 8, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver C.J. Sanders (3) is tackled by North Carolina State Wolfpack cornerback Dravious Wright (8) in the first quarter at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

NC State knew it was hosting Notre Dame on Saturday, but Hurricane Matthew also decided to pay a visit to Carter Finley Stadium.

And conditions quickly deteriorated -- not that they ever were ideal in the first place.

Here's a sampling of the puddles, driving winds, torrential rain and overall slop: