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NC State vs Penn State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 NC State Wolfpack | 2 | Penn State leads |
 Penn State Nittany Lions | 17 |
Meetings since 1920: 19. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Penn State has won the last 7 meetings.
2-17 Regular season
2-8 Last 10
10-27 Avg score
10 Longest Penn State win run
Biggest NC State win 12-7 in 1974, a 5-point margin.
Biggest NC State loss 0-54 in 1982, a 54-point margin.
Every NC State vs Penn State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Penn State win | University Park | 0-54 |
| 1981 | Penn State win | Raleigh | 15-22 |
| 1980 | Penn State win | University Park | 13-21 |
| 1979 | Penn State win | Raleigh | 7-9 |
| 1978 | Penn State win | University Park | 10-19 |
| 1977 | Penn State win | Raleigh | 17-21 |
| 1976 | Penn State win | University Park | 20-41 |
| 1975 | NC State win | University Park | 15-14 |
| 1974 | NC State win | Raleigh | 12-7 |
| 1973 | Penn State win | University Park | 29-35 |
| 1972 | Penn State win | University Park | 22-37 |
| 1971 | Penn State win | University Park | 3-35 |
| 1969 | Penn State win | Raleigh | 8-33 |
| 1967 | Penn State win | University Park | 8-13 |
| 1956 | Penn State win | University Park | 7-14 |
| 1924 | Penn State win | University Park | 6-51 |
| 1923 | Penn State win | University Park | 0-16 |
| 1921 | Penn State win | University Park | 0-35 |
| 1920 | Penn State win | University Park | 0-41 |
Scores from the NC State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1920.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1920, 17-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when NC State and Penn State meet.
How to watch NC State vs Penn State
When NC State and Penn State 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 Penn State 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 Penn State: the essentials
NC State Wolfpack vs Penn State Nittany Lions is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1920, 17-2. Across 19 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the NC State vs Penn State 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 Penn State against the whole conference, see Penn State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between NC State and Penn State?
Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1920, 17-2. The two programs have met 19 times on record.
How can I watch NC State vs Penn State?
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 Penn State in the same conference?
No. NC State plays in the ACC. Penn State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.