Can NC State upset Miami?

Yes, the Wolfpack have proven themselves a menace to teams, including a recent upset win over previously unbeaten Georgia Tech.

What are the stakes for Miami in this game?

The Hurricanes need to win their final 3 games, including this one against NC State, to have any chance of reaching the College Football Playoff and the ACC championship game.

How has NC State's season been so far?

The Wolfpack have been inconsistent, but they are coming off a bye week following an upset win over Georgia Tech, and they also have wins over Virginia and Wake Forest this season.

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Hurricanes Seek Playoff Berth as Wolfpack Look to Play Spoiler

13 Nov

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Summary

No. 15 Miami hosts NC State in crucial ACC matchup
Hurricanes need to win final 3 games for playoff, conference title chances
NC State coming off upset win over previously unbeaten Georgia Tech

Hurricanes Seek Playoff Berth as Wolfpack Look to Play Spoiler

As of November 13, 2025, No. 15 Miami is hosting a potentially dangerous opponent in North Carolina State in its home finale. The Hurricanes (7-2, 3-2 ACC) are the highest-ranked ACC team, but they have alternated wins and losses following a 5-0 start, leaving them with no margin for error as they must win their final three games to have any chance of reaching the College Football Playoff and the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

The Wolfpack (5-4, 2-3) aren't in the CFP or conference title picture, but they have proven themselves a menace to teams that still are, or aren't, anymore, thanks to them. NC State is coming off a bye that followed an upset 48-36 win at home against previously unbeaten Georgia Tech. The Pack also have wins over Virginia (in a nonconference game) and Wake Forest this season.