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NC State vs Villanova
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 NC State Wolfpack | 1 | Villanova leads |
 Villanova Wildcats | 3 |
Meetings since 1910: 5, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-3-1 Regular season
1-3-1 Last 5
15-22 Avg score
3 Longest Villanova win run
Biggest NC State win 34-13 in 1955, a 21-point margin.
Biggest NC State loss 21-45 in 1949, a 24-point margin.
Every NC State vs Villanova meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | NC State win | Villanova | 34-13 |
| 1949 | Villanova win | Villanova | 21-45 |
| 1948 | Villanova win | Raleigh | 7-21 |
| 1929 | Villanova win | Villanova | 6-24 |
| 1910 | Tie | Villanova | 6-6 |
Scores from the NC State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1910.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Villanova Wildcats lead the series since 1910, 3-1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when NC State and Villanova meet.
How to watch NC State vs Villanova
When NC State and Villanova 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 Villanova 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 Villanova: the essentials
NC State Wolfpack vs Villanova Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against FBS Independents. Villanova Wildcats lead the series since 1910, 3-1-1. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the NC State vs Villanova 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 Villanova against the whole conference, see Villanova vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between NC State and Villanova?
Villanova Wildcats lead the series since 1910, 3-1-1. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch NC State vs Villanova?
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 Villanova in the same conference?
No. NC State plays in the ACC. Villanova plays in FBS Independents. This is a non-conference game.