NC State Friday 5: Bold predictions ahead of Military Bowl vs. ECU

by:Noah Fleischman•about 24 hours•

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CJ Bailey — Nov 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Brody Rhodes (16) celebrates after scoring a two-point conversion against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NC State is looking to win its first bowl game since the Wolfpack beat Arizona State in the 2017 Sun Bowl as it prepares to play East Carolina in the Go Bowling Military Bowl on Saturday (5:45 p.m., ESPN). The Pack, which beat North Carolina in the season finale to become bowl-eligible, is making its Military Bowl debut under coach Dave Doeren. NC State has not played at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis since the 2002 season, but it will have a chance to earn its seventh win of the season at the Naval Academy’s home this weekend. Before the Pirates and Wolfpack square off, here are three bold predictions going into the Military Bowl.