When the UNC and NC State football programs clash on Saturday afternoon in their regular-season finale, they’ll be doing so with plenty on the line.
North Carolina (6-5, 3-4) will be hoping to snap a 3-game losing streak in the rivalry series, with its last victory a 48-21 blowout in the 2020, COVID-altered season. The Wolfpack, on the other hand, need a win to keep their bowl eligibility hopes alive.
Both rivals enter Saturday’s game off losses: one a blowout, with the other coming down to a field goal.
The Tar Heels were dismantled in a 41-21 loss to Boston College on Nov. 23, struggling on defense and not generating any offensive rhythm until garbage time. NC State nearly overcame a 3-interception day from quarterback CJ Bailey, losing 30-29 and barely missing a game-winning field as time expired.
If UNC needs any motivation heading into this year’s matchup, let’s re-visit Dave Doeren’s postgame comments following the 2023 battle. The Wolfpack head coach, claiming he didn’t know his team’s postgame huddle was being recorded, called North Carolina “pieces of ****.”
More recently, Bailey also announced his confidence when saying State will beat the Tar Heels.
We’ll be kicking off in the sunlight at Kenan Stadium, but finishing under the lights. With Senior Day on tap for the Tar Heels, expect a fairly rowdy, full stadium.
If you’re able to make Saturday’s game in-person, enjoy the atmosphere. It’s officially sold out through UNC’s Official Athletics Website, GoHeels.com, so you’ll have to look at third-party sites (Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, Stubhub to name a few). If you’re watching UNC-NC State on TV, make sure you read more below for all the necessary broadcast information.
What channel is UNC vs. NC State on Saturday? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: ACC Network
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
UNC vs. NC State will broadcast nationally on the ACC Network in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season. Chris Cotter and Mark Herzlich will call…
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