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NC State · ACCNC State Opens 2026 at Virginia in Week 0
The Wolfpack open at Virginia on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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AUG 28, 2026
AUG 28, 2026
NC State opens its 2026 season Saturday, Aug. 29, at Virginia. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Scott Stadium, with ESPN carrying the Week 0 ACC game.
The Wolfpack went 8-5 overall and 4-4 in conference play in 2025. Virginia finished 11-3 and 7-1 in the ACC.
On3 published five bold predictions ahead of the game, though the available reporting does not disclose them. It also provides no projected starters, key matchups or injury updates for either team.
Sourcing & standards: Reporting via On3. Produced by the Pate State Wire Desk under the site's verification rules, monitored by an editor. Corrections are timestamped, never silent.