NC State faces Virginia as 5.5-point underdog in ACC opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
NC State visits Virginia on August 24, 2026, in a key ACC matchup. Both teams are under pressure to secure an early win, with projections indicating a close contest. NC State is a 5.5-point underdog according to Vegas and SP+ also favors Virginia. The shift to a road game complicates matters for NC State as they aim to start the season positively.
- •NC State plays Virginia in Charlottesville.
- •Both teams need a strong start to their ACC campaigns.
- •Vegas has NC State as a 5.5-point underdog.
- •SP+ projections favor Virginia by five points.
- •A previous game took place on September 6, 2025.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — NC State heads to UVA as 5.5-point underdog
"We’re wasting no time in 2026 getting right to the important games on the schedule, and there is pressure on both NC State and Virginia to get off on the right foot. If getting to the ACC title game is going to be a possibility for both, then winning what looks pretty close to a […]
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