Live pregame updates from NC State vs. Tennessee
No. 24 NC State football kicks off against No. 14 Tennessee at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium Saturday night. The Wolfpack comes into this matchup 1-0 after a 17-point win over Western Carolina, while the Volunteers won their first game against Chattanooga by 66.
This game serves as a national platform for both teams to leap into the spotlight as a potential conference contender, entering the College Football Playoff race. NC State vs. Tennessee kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET. ABC has the broadcast.
TheWolfpacker.com is in Charlotte and will keep fans updated on the latest news and notes leading up to the first snaps of the game.
Live pregame updates from NC State vs. Tennessee
7:21
Pregame warmups just wrapped up! NC State exited the field to plenty of boo’s from the Tennessee fans.
7:13
A couple of injury updates for Tennessee. Cam Seldon, the team’s second-string running back, and Kalib Perry, a primary reserve linebacker, will not play tonight.
7:10
If you want to put stock into pregame warmups, Dacari Collins and Noah Rogers took the first string reps with the outside receivers.
7:02
Pack nickel Ja’Had Carter is going through final warmups in full uniform. For the second-consecutive game, redshirt freshman safety Zack Myers is not dressed for the game.
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7:00
The crowd is starting to file in with 45 minutes until kickoff.
6:45
NC State is out on the field for final pregame warmups. The Pack is wearing white helmets, red jerseys and white pants tonight.
5:48
This is our first time watching the Wolfpack’s travel roster warm up. A couple of notable inclusions: Freshman safety Brody Barnhardt, freshman safety Ronnie Royal III and walk-on safety Walt Gerard, freshman running back Duke Scott.
5:45
NC State senior nickel Ja’Had Carter is going through initial pregame warmups after not playing last week. It’s worth noting that he also participated in drills that day as well. Carter is expected to play against Tennessee.
5:38
There’s plenty of NFL representation at tonight’s top-25 showdown.
5:34
Both teams are out on the field for initial pregame warmups. Quarterback Grayson McCall, defensive lineman Davin Vann and quarterback CJ Bailey were a few of the first players out on the field.
5:18
