Ranking the importance of NC State’s games in 2024

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Nov 4, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren encourages his team as they warm up prior to a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

NC State is one week away from opening its season against Western Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack, which boasts high hopes for the 2024 campaign, has a clear path to a possible College Football Playoff berth — make the ACC Championship game. And to get there, the Wolfpack will likely need an unblemished league record or one loss to a conference foe. TheWolfpacker.com ranked each game in the upcoming season of most important to least important for the team’s postseason hopes, though a win in any of them is crucial for NC State’s chances. Here is the complete list, ranked in descending order of importance, 12th to first.