NC State football reveals nonconference schedules and financials for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
NC State football’s nonconference schedule for 2026 includes home games against Richmond and Appalachian State, and an away game against Vanderbilt. The Wolfpack will break even financially, paying $400,000 to Richmond while receiving an equal amount. NC State opens the season against Virginia, where it will earn $1.5 million due to a location change from Brazil to Charlottesville. The team is limited to three nonconference games following the ACC's transition to a nine-game league schedule in 2026, with implications for scheduling in future seasons.
- •NC State hosts Richmond and Appalachian State in 2026.
- •Team travels to Vanderbilt for a key matchup.
- •NC State opens season against Virginia on Aug. 29.
- •Wolfpack to earn $1.5 million for Virginia game due to venue change.
- •ACC's scheduling shift impacts future nonconference games.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — UNC football nonconference game contracts, money for 2026 season
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — NC State football nonconference game contracts, money for 2026 season
"Here's how much UNC football will pay and receive for four nonconference games in the 2026 season, plus its season opener in Ireland.
"Here's how much N.C. State football will pay and receive for three nonconference games in the 2026 season, plus its season opener.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:36 PMUNC football nonconference game contracts, money for 2026 season
Here's how much UNC football will pay and receive for four nonconference games in the 2026 season, plus its season opener in Ireland.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:43 PMNC State football nonconference game contracts, money for 2026 season
Here's how much N.C. State football will pay and receive for three nonconference games in the 2026 season, plus its season opener.
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