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3 questions for NC State to answer in season opener against ECU

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman08/25/25fleischman_noah
Noah Rogers Justin Joly
Oct 5, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack tight end Justin Joly (15) and wide receiver Noah Rogers (5) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of the game against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

NC State’s season opener against East Carolina is so close that some can feel it. Just take a glance outside Carter-Finley Stadium, where multiple tents have already been pitched to prepare for a full day of tailgating Thursday in Raleigh.  But before the Pirates and Wolfpack clash to open the new campaign, here are three questions NC State could answer by the end of the 60-minute game.