NC State vs. UNC live pregame update blog
No. 22 NC State football kicks off against North Carolina at 8 p.m. Saturday night, renewing the in-state rivalry with the Tar Heels that has been packed with excitement over the past couple of years.
The Wolfpack takes a two-game winning streak over UNC into this matchup. Both programs are 8-3 following a Tar Heel loss to Clemson and a Pack win over Virginia Tech. NC State is undefeated at 4-0 following its bye week.
In the hours leading up to kickoff, TheWolfpacker.com will post the key notes and important updates during pregame warmups, making note of the events leading up to today’s senior day ceremonies.
NC State vs. UNC live pregame update blog
7:38
Both teams are headed back to the locker room after full warmups. The Wolfpack student section is nearly at full capacity. NC State’s senior day festivities are scheduled to start around 7:45.
7:34
The Pack’s starting offensive line from left to right: Anthony Belton, Anthony Carter Jr., Dylan McMahon, Timothy McKay and Jacarrius Peak.
7:32
Redshirt junior running back Demarcus Jones II is not in uniform today.
7:21
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Julian Gray is not in uniform today.
7:13
Wide receivers Keyon Lesane and Terrell Timmons Jr. and running back Kendrick Raphael are all taking reps at kickoff return.
7:00
Here is a Wolfpack student section with one hour until kickoff.
6:55
Both teams are back in the locker room after initial warmups. TheWolfpacker.com did not see redshirt sophomore wide receiver Julian Gray, who missed the previous game with an injury.
6:35
NC State’s student section is starting to fill in more than 90 minutes before kickoff.
6:17
Both the Pack and North Carolina are starting to run onto the field for initial pregame warmups.
5:46
TheWolfpacker.com has arrived at Carter-Finley Stadium.
5:39
The Wolfpack made the Walk of Champions and headed into the facility for Saturday’s prime-time showdown with the Tar Heels.
6:17
Former Wolfpack running back Zonovan Knight is in Raleigh to watch the program play UNC.
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