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NC State vs East Carolina
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 NC State Wolfpack | 20 | NC State leads |
 East Carolina Pirates | 14 |
Meetings since 1970: 34. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
20-12 Regular season
0-2 Postseason
6-4 Last 10
29-21 Avg score
5 Longest NC State win run
Biggest NC State win 58-3 in 2018, a 55-point margin.
Biggest NC State loss 29-50 in 1996, a 21-point margin.
Every NC State vs East Carolina meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NC State win | Raleigh | 24-17 |
| 2024 * | East Carolina win | Neutral | 21-26 |
| 2022 | NC State win | Greenville | 21-20 |
| 2019 | NC State win | Raleigh | 34-6 |
| 2018 | NC State win | Raleigh | 58-3 |
| 2016 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 30-33 |
| 2013 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 28-42 |
| 2010 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 27-33 |
| 2008 | NC State win | Raleigh | 30-24 |
| 2007 | NC State win | Greenville | 34-20 |
| 2006 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 16-21 |
| 2004 | NC State win | Raleigh | 52-14 |
| 1999 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 6-23 |
| 1997 | NC State win | Raleigh | 37-24 |
| 1996 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 29-50 |
| 1991 * | East Carolina win | Neutral | 34-37 |
| 1987 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 14-32 |
| 1986 | NC State win | Raleigh | 38-10 |
| 1985 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 14-33 |
| 1984 | NC State win | Raleigh | 31-22 |
| 1983 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 16-22 |
| 1982 | NC State win | Raleigh | 33-26 |
| 1981 | NC State win | Raleigh | 31-10 |
| 1980 | NC State win | Raleigh | 36-14 |
| 1979 | NC State win | Raleigh | 34-20 |
| 1978 | NC State win | Raleigh | 29-13 |
| 1977 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 23-28 |
| 1976 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 14-23 |
| 1975 | NC State win | Raleigh | 26-3 |
| 1974 | NC State win | Raleigh | 24-20 |
| 1973 | NC State win | Raleigh | 57-8 |
| 1972 | NC State win | Raleigh | 38-16 |
| 1971 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 15-31 |
| 1970 | NC State win | Raleigh | 23-6 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the NC State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1970.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 1970, 20-14. Here is the series on record and how to watch when NC State and East Carolina meet.
How to watch NC State vs East Carolina
When NC State and East Carolina are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the NC State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the NC State vs East Carolina time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The NC State this season
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NC State vs East Carolina: the essentials
NC State Wolfpack vs East Carolina Pirates is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the American Athletic (Group of 6). NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 1970, 20-14. Across 34 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the NC State vs East Carolina head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the NC State Wolfpack team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For East Carolina against the whole conference, see East Carolina vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between NC State and East Carolina?
NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 1970, 20-14. The two programs have met 34 times on record.
How can I watch NC State vs East Carolina?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are NC State and East Carolina in the same conference?
No. NC State plays in the ACC. East Carolina plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.