Stanford tops NC State in college football matchup on October 23

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Stanford tops NC State in college football matchup on October 23
Summary

Stanford defeated NC State in an ACC college football game in Palo Alto on October 23. NC State struggled offensively and defensively, failing to lead at any point in the game. Stanford capitalized on NC State's weaknesses, with the Wolfpack defense showing little resistance. The defeat highlights significant issues within NC State's program, prompting discussions around coaching changes. The team will need to regroup as the season progresses.

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  • •Stanford claimed victory against NC State in Palo Alto.
  • •NC State's defense struggled against Stanford's offensive efforts.
  • •The Wolfpack never led in the game.
  • •Calls for coaching changes are mounting within NC State.
  • •The defeat highlights fundamental issues in the team's performance.
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NC State was vanquished Friday night by its one big weakness: being terrible at everything. I’m not sure how Stanford knew to hit us in that particular soft spot—some shrewdly observant coach must have picked up a tell on film—but you have to give those guys credit for exploiting it. You know what they say: […]

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