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3 thoughts ahead of NC State’s clash at Duke

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman09/20/25fleischman_noah
Terrell Anderson
Sep 11, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Terrell Anderson (9) catches a pass in second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Luke Jamroz-Imagn Images

NC State continues its journey through the in-state ACC foes as it visits Duke on Saturday afternoon (4 p.m., ESPN2) as the Wolfpack looks to earn its first win at Wallace Wade Stadium since 2008. It’s been so long since the Pack won in Durham that Russell Wilson accounted for two touchdown passes in the last victory, while offensive coordinator Kurt Roper was in charge of calling the Blue Devils’ plays that day.  That fact seemed to irk Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren earlier this week. “[It’s] against a team that we haven’t played well against,” Doeren said. “Flat out, we have not gone out there and coached our best, played our best football. It’s another personal thing, the internal pride of putting your best product on the field week in and week out. It’s something that matters a lot.” Here are three thoughts going into the Blue Devils and Wolfpack’s matchup in Durham.