NC State vs. Clemson live pregame updates
NC State football hosts Clemson today in a clash between two 4-3 programs coming off of ACC losses. The Wolfpack spent last week on bye, recovering and reflecting in the days leading up to this textile bowl showdown.
Clemson has three ACC losses this season to Duke, Miami and Florida State. The Hurricanes beat the Tigers in overtime last week. In its most recent matchup, NC State lost 24-3 on the road to Duke.
In the hours leading up to kickoff, TheWolfpacker.com will post the key notes and updates from pregame warmups.
NC State vs. Clemson live update blog
1:49
The game should kick off around 2:07 based on the scoreboard clock.
1:44
With 24 minutes until kickoff, the Wolfpack student section is nearly full.
1:40
The Pack is headed back into the locker room to wrap up pregame warmups.
1:29
Here’s NC State’s starting lineup during warmups from left to right: Anthony Belton, Anthony Carter Jr., Dylan McMahon, Timothy McKay and Jacarrius Peak.
1:23
INJURY UPDATE: Tight end Trent Pennix and running back Demarcus Jones II are not in pads for pregame warmups. Pennix has a boot on his left foot.
1:15
There are a lot of recruits on the sideline today. Here’s a list of the top priority prospects expected to attend the showdown with Clemson.
12:45
Here’s an injury update for Clemson. The Tigers will be missing two key defensive linemen.
12:33
Students are starting to arrive at Carter-Finley Stadium.
12:32
NC State kicker Brayden Narveson nailed a 57-yard field goal
12:15
Both teams are starting to run onto the field for pregame warmups. Specialists aside, sophomore quarterback MJ Morris was one of the first players on the field. Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Anthony Smith and freshman cornerback Brandon Cisse were also going through warmups early.
11:59
Three out of the four members of ESPN’s College GameDay crew picked Clemson over the Pack.
11:51
Both NC State and Clemson are also at the stadium.
11:27
TheWolfpacker.com has arrived at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m., and the weather in Raleigh is extremely beautiful.
Earlier this week
Pack Priorities: Football’s keys to the game against Clemson
NC State football Friday 5: Bold predictions ahead of the Wolfpack’s game against Clemson
Tim Peeler: 35 years ago, Clemson gave NC State some bulletin board material
NC State’s Payton Wilson challenged the team to be tougher; Clemson is the first test
