NC State's 2026 ACC schedule shows competitive matchups against various teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:22 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

NC State's 2026 ACC schedule shows competitive matchups against various teams

Summary

NC State's ACC conference schedule shows projected competitive matchups for 2026, with SP+ ratings depicting closely ranked teams. The projections see NC State rated in the 40s, with games against Virginia, Louisville, and rival North Carolina, among others. Early matchups against Virginia and Louisville may offer advantages due to their instability at quarterback. SP+ estimates a 5-4 record against this schedule, reflecting concerns over team strength across the ACC.

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Key Details

•NC State plays UVA and Louisville early in the season
•Projected matchups include Duke and Syracuse
•SP+ rates NC State to finish 5-4 in the ACC
•Tight competition expected in a congested middle of the league
•New quarterbacks and transfer-heavy rosters may influence outcomes

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1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Looking at NC State’s conference schedule based on SP+ projections

What they're saying

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The preseason ACC SP+ projections do not see a whole lot of difference between the middle and the back end of the league, which is probably not going to be borne out by the season, but is interesting nonetheless. While there are only three teams in the top 25, there are none outside of the […]
— Yahoo Sports

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