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NC State Football History
Championships, records and rivalries
Program history
NCST history
NC State football has a long ACC history centered on Raleigh, Carter-Finley Stadium, and its annual meeting with North Carolina.
NCST history
A home at Carter-Finley Stadium
NC State's Carter-Finley Stadium opened in 1966. It replaced Riddick Stadium as the Wolfpack's home venue and remains the setting for the 2026 home schedule.
The Wolfpack hosts Richmond, Appalachian State, Louisville, Wake Forest, Cal, Duke, and Syracuse in the published 2026 regular-season slate.
NCST history
ACC history
NC State shared the 1963 ACC football championship, a season remembered in the school's historical account. The program has continued through subsequent conference eras with notable home wins and bowl appearances.
Dave Doeren led the 2025 team to an 8–5 finish. That prior-season record is separate from the 2026 results on this site.
NCST history
North Carolina rivalry
NC State closes the 2026 regular season at North Carolina on November 28. The in-state meeting is a recurring finale that gives the two programs a direct rivalry beyond the broader ACC standings.
The rest of the 2026 schedule includes West Coast travel to Stanford and a November trip to Florida State, showing the league's wider footprint.
FAQ
NCST history questions
When did Carter-Finley Stadium open?
Carter-Finley Stadium opened in 1966.
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