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East Carolina vs NC State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 East Carolina Pirates | 14 | NC State leads |
 NC State Wolfpack | 20 |
Meetings since 1970: 34. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
12-20 Regular season
2-0 Postseason
4-6 Last 10
21-29 Avg score
5 Longest NC State win run
Biggest East Carolina win 50-29 in 1996, a 21-point margin.
Biggest East Carolina loss 3-58 in 2018, a 55-point margin.
Every East Carolina vs NC State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NC State win | Raleigh | 17-24 |
| 2024 * | East Carolina win | Neutral | 26-21 |
| 2022 | NC State win | Greenville | 20-21 |
| 2019 | NC State win | Raleigh | 6-34 |
| 2018 | NC State win | Raleigh | 3-58 |
| 2016 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 33-30 |
| 2013 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 42-28 |
| 2010 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 33-27 |
| 2008 | NC State win | Raleigh | 24-30 |
| 2007 | NC State win | Greenville | 20-34 |
| 2006 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 21-16 |
| 2004 | NC State win | Raleigh | 14-52 |
| 1999 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 23-6 |
| 1997 | NC State win | Raleigh | 24-37 |
| 1996 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 50-29 |
| 1991 * | East Carolina win | Neutral | 37-34 |
| 1987 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 32-14 |
| 1986 | NC State win | Raleigh | 10-38 |
| 1985 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 33-14 |
| 1984 | NC State win | Raleigh | 22-31 |
| 1983 | East Carolina win | Greenville | 22-16 |
| 1982 | NC State win | Raleigh | 26-33 |
| 1981 | NC State win | Raleigh | 10-31 |
| 1980 | NC State win | Raleigh | 14-36 |
| 1979 | NC State win | Raleigh | 20-34 |
| 1978 | NC State win | Raleigh | 13-29 |
| 1977 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 28-23 |
| 1976 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 23-14 |
| 1975 | NC State win | Raleigh | 3-26 |
| 1974 | NC State win | Raleigh | 20-24 |
| 1973 | NC State win | Raleigh | 8-57 |
| 1972 | NC State win | Raleigh | 16-38 |
| 1971 | East Carolina win | Raleigh | 31-15 |
| 1970 | NC State win | Raleigh | 6-23 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the East Carolina perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1970.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 1970, 20-14. Here is the series on record and how to watch when East Carolina and NC State meet.
How to watch East Carolina vs NC State
When East Carolina and NC 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 East Carolina radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the East Carolina vs NC 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 East Carolina this season
Follow East Carolina in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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East Carolina vs NC State: the essentials
East Carolina Pirates vs NC State Wolfpack is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the ACC (Power 4). NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 1970, 20-14. Across 34 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the East Carolina vs NC State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the East Carolina Pirates team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For NC State against the whole conference, see NC State vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between East Carolina and NC State?
NC State Wolfpack lead the series since 1970, 20-14. The two programs have met 34 times on record.
How can I watch East Carolina vs NC 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 East Carolina and NC State in the same conference?
No. East Carolina plays in the American Conference. NC State plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.