AP Top 25 Poll

#19 North Carolina State Wolfpack

2023

Overall Record

9-3

Last Game

vs North Carolina W 39-20

Conference Record

6-2

Next Game

@Kansas State 12/28/2023

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall runs against Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sept. 30, 2023, in Statesboro, Ga. McCall announced Wednesday, Dec. 13, he'll transfer from Coastal Carolina to North Carolina State following an injury-plagued season in which he appeared in only seven games. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall announces he is transferring to NC State

Quarterback Grayson McCall announced he’ll transfer from Coastal Carolina to North Carolina State following an injury-plagued season and former Wolfpack quarterback MJ Morris is heading to Maryland.

Missouri running back Cody Schrader (7) celebrates next to the Battle Line trophy after the team's win over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU’s Heisman-winning QB

FILE - LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA football game against Mississippi on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Miss. Daniels was selected as The Associated Press college football player of the year, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, the school's second winner in the past five seasons. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Jayden Daniels honored as top QB in college football, Payton Wilson named best defender

FILE - Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) looks for a receiver as Miami linebacker K.J. Cloyd (23) closes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 11, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Travis has been selected by The Associated Press as the offensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley, File)

Travis, Norvell and Coleman headline No. 4 FSU’s haul of AP All-ACC football honors

FILE - Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. Watts has won the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation’s top defensive player, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina, File)

Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts wins Bronko Nagurski award as nation’s top defensive player

UCLA coach Chip Kelly gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Send money! The NIL era has some football coaches telling fans to put up or shut up for top recruits

The ability of college athletes to earn endorsement money based on their celebrity status has led to millions of dollars flowing in and around universities across the country.

FILE - Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (18) is pressured by Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) during overtime in an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian calls defensive tackles T’Vondre Sweat, an Outland Trophy finalist, and Byron Murphy II the best interior linemen tandem in the country and the anchor for a defense that leads the nation in third down efficiency and red zone defense. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

No. 19 North Carolina State to face Kansas State in Pop-Tarts Bowl

North Carolina State faces Kansas State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 28. North Carolina State finished third in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Oregon State QB Uiagalelei enters portal. UCLA QB Moore, NC State QB Morris reveal transfer plans

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and his former high school and college teammate in Clemson receiver Beaux Collins announced plans to enter the transfer portal as did UCLA freshman quarterback Dante Moore.

North Carolina State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion celebrates his touchdown against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

NC State jumps to big lead on rival North Carolina and cruises to 39-20 win

Brennan Armstrong threw three touchdown passes while North Carolina State’s defense dominated North Carolina’s Drake Maye-led offense on the way to a 39-20 rivalry win.

North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs with the ball while pursued by Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba (1) and cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Rivals North Carolina and North Carolina State bring 8-win marks into latest neighborly tussle

Rivals North Carolina and North Carolina State meet Saturday night. They each have 8-3 records and are pursuing potential 10-win seasons.

Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) pressures North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

UNC-NC State rivalry and FSU’s QB pivot headline the ACC slate to end the regular season

Rivals North Carolina and North Carolina State meet in the game of the week as the Atlantic Coast Conference closes its regular-season slate.

Virginia Tech's Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw (5) scores on a 47-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 18 2023. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Armstrong lifts NC State to 35-28 win over Hokies

Brennan Armstrong threw two touchdown passes and rushed for two scores to lead NC State to a 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech.

North Carolina State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates his touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Armstrong returns as starter, leads N.C. State to a 26-6 win at Wake Forest

Brennan Armstrong threw for one touchdown and ran for another as North Carolina State beat Wake Forest 26-6.

North Carolina State's MJ Morris (7) carries the ball as Miami's Francisco Mauigoa (51) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

NC State coach Dave Doeren says he didn’t expect QB MJ Morris’ redshirt decision

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren says he didn’t expect MJ Morris to choose to sit out the rest of the season as a redshirt once he became the starting quarterback.

Miami's Donald Chaney, Jr., left, is tackled by North Carolina State's Payton Wilson (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

NC State looks to buck years of struggle at Wake Forest in Saturday’s trip

North Carolina State visits Wake Forest on Saturday. Playing in Winston-Salem has been a problematic spot for the Wolfpack. N.C.

North Carolina State's MJ Morris (7) throws as he is hit by Miami's Branson Deen, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

NC State QB MJ Morris won’t play again this season, opting to redshirt, his father says

The father of North Carolina State starting quarterback MJ Morris says his son will not play the rest of this season and take a redshirt year while staying with the Wolfpack.

North Carolina State's MJ Morris (7) throws as he is hit by Miami's Branson Deen, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

NC State bowl eligible after 20-6 win over Miami

Behind a defense that forced four turnovers and didn’t allow a touchdown, North Carolina State is bowl-eligible after beating visiting Miami 20-6 on Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with tight end Sage Ennis (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Clemson RB Will Shipley won’t play against No. 12 Notre Dame after hard hit at NC State

Clemson will be without starting running back Will Shipley, who was in concussion protocol after a hard hit at North Carolina State last week where his head snapped forward.

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren reacts following a defensive stop of Clemson during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

After testy comment, NC State’s Dave Doeren says he and ex-NFL star Steve Smith Sr. are all good

It sounds like North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren and retired NFL star receiver Steve Smith Sr. are all good.

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Clemson running back Will Shipley in concussion protocol after hit at North Carolina State

Clemson starting tailback Will Shipley is in concussion protocol and his status against No. 12 Notre Dame this week is uncertain.

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) passes the ball as North Carolina State linebacker Jaylon Scott (2), defensive tackle Davin Vann (1), and defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Big plays from Concepcion, Wilson lift Wolfpack past Clemson, 24-17

KC Concepcion caught two touchdown passes and Payton Wilson had a 15-yard pick-six in NC State’s 24-17 win over Clemson, handing the defending ACC champions their second-straight loss.

Miami linebacker Corey Flagg Jr. (11) prepares to tackle Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) on a game-ending play in double overtime of an NCAA college football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Clemson, North Carolina State looking for return to winning path

Clemson and North Carolina State are both anxious for a victory. The Tigers fell at Miami 28-20 in overtime a week ago, making the first time they’ve suffered three ACC losses in a season since 2010.

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wofford in Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Jurkovec, a transfer from Boston College who was benched earlier this month, is the latest in a series of swing and misses by the Panthers while looking for a quarterback in the transfer portal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

In a transfer-happy era, the surest way to the ACC title game is to stick with homegrown QBs

The ACC offers a bit of a throwback in the middle of the transfer-portal era. Since the league adopted a championship game in 2005, no school starting a transfer quarterback has won an ACC title.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks along the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Clemson will be without 2 starters in DB Mickens and WR Williams vs. NC State

Clemson will be without starters wide receiver Antonio Williams and safety R.J. Mickens when it faces North Carolina State on Saturday.

Duke's Jaquez Moore (9) is tackled by North Carolina State's Payton Wilson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Henry Belin IV throws 2 TD passes in 1st career start, No. 17 Duke beats NC State 24-3

Henry Belin IV threw two touchdown passes in his first career start and No. 17 Duke benefitted from a dominant defensive performance to beat North Carolina State 24-3 on Saturday night.

Duke's Jaquez Moore (9) carries the ball ahead of Notre Dame's Thomas Harper (13) and DJ Brown, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

No. 17 Duke hosts instate ACC foe North Carolina State for the first time since 2013

No. 17 Duke hosts North Carolina State on Saturday night. It will be the Wolfpack’s first trip to Durham since 2013.

Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher is sacked by North Carolina State's Payton Wilson (11) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

No. 17 Duke returns from Notre Dame loss to host instate ACC foe NC State

No. 17 Duke returns to action after an open week to face North Carolina State on Saturday. The Blue Devils are 4-1 and coming off a last-second loss to Notre Dame on Sept. 30.

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

UNC’s Maye, NC State’s Wilson and Louisville’s Brohm headline the AP’s ACC midyear honorees

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson and Louisville coach Jeff Brohm headline the honorees in The Associated Press’ midseason report for the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) leaves the field on crutches ahead of Jacob Monk (63) following a loss to Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

QB Riley Leonard’s status is unclear for No. 17 Duke vs. NC State due to an ankle injury

Duke coach Mike Elko said quarterback Riley Leonard is still recovering from an ankle injury suffered in the final moments of a loss to Notre Dame.

MJ Morris throws for four touchdowns, NC State snaps Marshall win streak, 48-41

In his first start of the season, MJ Morris threw a career-best four touchdown passes as North Carolina State topped Marshall 48-41.

Notre Dame's Audric Estimé (7) carries the ball for a touchdown past Duke's Jeremiah Lewis (39) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

No. 10 Notre Dame visits unbeaten No. 25 Louisville seeking 31st straight win over ACC opponent

No. 10 Notre Dame and No. 25 Louisville meet for just the fourth time but the first as ranked foes in a nationally televised prime-time matchup.

Louisville's Chris Bell catches the ball in front of North Carolina State's Shyheim Battle (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

NC State is hoping a QB switch leads to a spark for Saturday’s game against Marshall

North Carolina State and Marshall meet in a nonconference game on Saturday. The Thundering Herd is 4-0 to start this season and has won nine straight going back to last season.

Louisville's Cam'Ron Kelly forces North Carolina State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) to fumble the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

NC State turns to MJ Morris at QB instead of Brennan Armstrong for Marshall game

North Carolina State is changing quarterbacks for this weekend’s game against Marshall. Coach Dave Doeren says sophomore MJ Morris will start instead of Virginia graduate transfer Brennan Armstrong.

North Carolina State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball behind the block of Demarcus Jones II (28) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Louisville in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Louisville uses defense to stay unbeaten, top N.C. State 13-10 with late field goal

Brock Travelstead drilled a 53-yard field goal with 5:32 remaining and Louisville remained undefeated by beating North Carolina State 13-10 by not allowing a second-half point Friday night.

Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer (13) is pursued by Boston College defensive back Sione Hala (7) and defensive back John Pupel (35) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Louisville won 56-28. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville goes for a 5-0 start when it visits North Carolina State in ACC play

Louisville will go for a 5-0 start when it visits North Carolina State on Friday night. The Cardinals can also reach 3-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.