NC State is one of sixteen ACC teams that will play nine conference games and at least one Power Four non-conference opponent in 2027.
This is a necessary move by the conference. It ensures the ACC is set up for success when being compared to the other Power Four conferences.
Conference teams such as NC State should now be viewed on the same level as other Power Four teams in the eyes of the CFP selection committee.
But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves; let’s preview NC State’s home opponents.
The Tigers have historically dominated this series, but NC State won the last matchup at home 24-17 on Oct. 28, 2023.
Clemson has been on the downslide the last three years, going 15-9 in the conference, which is only 2 games better than NC State during that same stretch.
The Tigers are currently 1-1 this season and are no longer viewed as a power in college football’s newest era.
This iteration of the Tigers should no longer scare you.
These two teams met in Miami Gardens last year, where the Hurricanes handed the Wolfpack their worst loss of the season (7-41).
The Canes continued their reign through the playoffs, only stopping short of a national championship.
Miami is one of the fa...