14
Final
28
9
Final
20
7
Final
42
14
Final
51
7
Final
38
31
Final
35
45
Final
19
9
Final
56
24
Final
34
0
Final
34
20
Final
27
13
Final
16
14
Final
62
48
Final
45
0
Final
66
17
Final
45
3
Final
77
22
Final
44
10
Final
42
7
Final
55
22
Final
32
31
Final
42
0
Final
70
36
Final
27
12
Final
59
43
Final
36
13
Final
20
6
Final
45
24
Final
38
16
Final
27
30
Final
23
7
Final
31
20
Final
34
17
Final
72
27
Final
26
6
Final
28
33
Final
30
3
Final
69
17
Final
45
7
Final
31
10
Final
17
10
Final
42
18
Final
16
20
Final
38
17
Final
20
14
Final
56
21
Final
20
6
Final
54
3
Final
56
14
Final
56
9
Final
63
3
Final
35
33
Final
31
24
Final
21
21
Final
45
17
Final
21
38
Final
16
20
Final
3
7
Final
68
10
Final
38
3
Final
45
35
Final
9
28
Final
23
40
Final
42
20
Final
59
13
Final
24
0
Final
68
44
Final
20
0
Final
13
17
Final
34
7
Final
23
20
Final
24
3
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42
0
Final
73
23
Final
30
10
Final
34
14
Final
21
17
Final
42
3
Final
48
13
Final
36
3
Final
27
10
Final
70
20
Final
37
NC State Wolfpack is 7-5 on the season, 5-6-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +9.1. NC State Wolfpack is 7-5 on the season; they have also qualified for the postseason this season, with no single factor standing out strongly in the current data.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 1 | East Carolina | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Virginia | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | Wake Forest | 89 mi | 89 mi |
| Week 4 | Duke | 18 mi | 107 mi |
| Week 5 | Virginia Tech | Home (0 mi) | 107 mi |
| Week 6 | Campbell | Home (0 mi) | 107 mi |
| Week 7 | Notre Dame | 574 mi | 682 mi |
| Week 8 | — | Bye | |
| Week 9 | Pittsburgh | 328 mi | 1,010 mi |
| Week 10 | Georgia Tech | Home (0 mi) | 1,010 mi |
| Week 11 | — | Bye | |
| Week 12 | Miami | 684 mi | 1,694 mi |
| Week 13 | Florida State | Home (0 mi) | 1,694 mi |
| Week 14 | North Carolina | Home (0 mi) | 1,694 mi |
NC State scored touchdowns on all four first-half drives, establishing a commanding lead that UNC could not overcome. This offensive efficiency was key to the blowout win.
Backup quarterback Will Wilson ran for four touchdowns, showcasing the team's ability to convert in short-yardage situations. His performance was a major factor in the victory and adds depth to the offense.
The win marked NC State's fifth straight victory over North Carolina, highlighting the program's sustained success in this rivalry under coach Dave Doeren. This psychological edge could carry into future games.
With the win, NC State became bowl eligible for the 11th time in Doeren's 13 seasons. The team now awaits a bowl destination, providing extra motivation and preparation time.
NC State's defense sacked UNC's quarterback, forcing him out of the game, and the Tar Heels committed 11 penalties for 129 yards. This defensive disruption and discipline were critical to controlling the game.
NC State Wolfpack — 7-5 overall, 5-6-1 ATS, power rating +9.1.