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NC State vs West Virginia
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 NC State Wolfpack | 5 | West Virginia leads |
 West Virginia Mountaineers | 6 |
Meetings since 1914: 11. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
3-5 Regular season
2-1 Postseason
4-6 Last 10
19-23 Avg score
4 Longest West Virginia win run
Biggest NC State win 49-13 in 1972 (postseason), a 36-point margin.
Biggest NC State loss 0-61 in 1953, a 61-point margin.
Every NC State vs West Virginia meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | West Virginia win | Morgantown | 27-44 |
| 2010 * | NC State win | Neutral | 23-7 |
| 1979 | NC State win | Morgantown | 38-14 |
| 1978 | NC State win | Raleigh | 29-15 |
| 1975 * | West Virginia win | Neutral | 10-13 |
| 1972 * | NC State win | Neutral | 49-13 |
| 1955 | West Virginia win | Raleigh | 7-27 |
| 1954 | West Virginia win | Morgantown | 3-28 |
| 1953 | West Virginia win | Raleigh | 0-61 |
| 1917 | West Virginia win | Morgantown | 0-21 |
| 1914 | NC State win | Raleigh | 26-13 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the NC State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1914.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
West Virginia Mountaineers lead the series since 1914, 6-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when NC State and West Virginia meet.
How to watch NC State vs West Virginia
When NC State and West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia: the essentials
NC State Wolfpack vs West Virginia Mountaineers is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big 12 (Power 4). West Virginia Mountaineers lead the series since 1914, 6-5. Across 11 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the NC State vs West Virginia 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 West Virginia against the whole conference, see West Virginia vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between NC State and West Virginia?
West Virginia Mountaineers lead the series since 1914, 6-5. The two programs have met 11 times on record.
How can I watch NC State vs West Virginia?
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 West Virginia in the same conference?
No. NC State plays in the ACC. West Virginia plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.