NC State vs. Kansas State: Live pregame updates

No. 18 NC State football kicks off this evening at 5:45 p.m. ET, matching up against No. 25 Kansas State in the first Pop-Tart’s Bowl. This Orlando, Fla., showdown will dictate whether or not the Wolfpack finishes with double-digit wins for the first time in decades.

Kansas State comes into this game following a loss to Iowa State in its regular season finale. The Wildcats are 8-4, with each of their losses coming by 8 or fewer points this fall. NC State is 9-3, riding a 5 game winning streak while hoping to make program history.

In the hours leading up to kickoff, TheWolfpacker.com will share important notes from pregame warmups.

NC State vs. Kansas State: Live pregame updates

5:22
Here’s a crowd update with 30 minutes to go until the Pop-Tarts Bowl kicks off.

Here’s a crowd update with 30 minutes till kickoff.

Pregame updates: https://t.co/fRBkPPiuo0 pic.twitter.com/2chXrMDPsj

— Ethan McDowell (@ethanmmcdowell) December 28, 2023

5:21
During pregame warmups, freshman Zack Myers, redshirt freshman Isaiah Crowell and graduate Nicholas Treco took second team defensive back reps.

5:08
Here is the Pack’s offensive line during warmups for its clash with Kansas State from left to right: Anthony Belton, Anthony Carter Jr., Dylan McMahon, Timothy McKay and Jacarrius Peak.

5:05
Wolfpack defensive lineman Isaiah Shirley warmed up with the tight ends today before going into defensive line drills.

5:00
NC State is back on the field for full warmups, sporting white helmets, white jerseys and white pants.

4:30
The Pack wrapped up its initial warmups and headed back into its locker room. Wolfpack and Kansas State fans are starting to file into the stands.

4:26
Wolfpack graduate student kicker Brayden Narveson drilled a 58-yard field goal during pregame warmups.

4:15
NC State junior safety Devan Boykin is not participating in initial pregame warmups.

3:47 p.m.
TheWolfpacker.com has arrived at Camping World Stadium.

📍 Pop-Tart town, USA

No. 18 NC State vs. No. 25 Kansas State. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:45.

The Pack has arrived at the stadium and could make program history tonight. pic.twitter.com/UxugB9EZxh

— Ethan McDowell (@ethanmmcdowell) December 28, 2023

3:32 p.m.
NC State made it to the stadium for Thursday’s Pop-Tart’s Bowl.

ATTENTION: @PackFootball has arrived! pic.twitter.com/lDRoY29NMB

— Pop-Tarts Bowl (@PopTartsBowl) December 28, 2023

Earlier this week

The Wolfpacker NC State football mailbag: Dec. 28

NC State football game predictions: Kansas State

NC State Wednesday 5: Bold predictions ahead of the Pop-Tarts Bowl 

NC State wants a ‘different ending,’ Pop-Tarts Bowl provides that chance