NC State vs. Memphis in Gasparilla Bowl: How to watch, listen, stream

While it’s frigid in Raleigh, NC State is set to enjoy warmth and sunshine this week as the Wolfpack is set to face off with Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. 

Here’s a look at how to watch, listen or stream the battle between the Tigers and Wolfpack.

What time does the game start?

NC State vs. Memphis kicks off at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday. 

What television channel is the NC State game on?

The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst) and Paul Carcaterra (sideline) will be on the call.

Where can I find the NC State game on the radio?

While you’re reading TheWolfpacker.com’s in-game coverage, you can tune in to the game on the radio. NC State vs. Memphis will be broadcast on 101.5 FM in Raleigh. Radio pregame coverage begins two hours prior to kickoff with Matt Chazanow (play-by-play), Johnny Evans (analyst) and Tony Haynes (sideline) on the broadcast. This will mark Haynes’ final time on the airwaves as he’s set to retire after the bowl game.

Where can I stream the game?

The game can also be streamed on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app. The radio broadcast can be streamed through the Varsity Network App.

Where can I read about the game?

TheWolfpacker.com has you covered for all pregame and postgame content from the Wolfpack’s game against the Tigers and our staff will have live updates throughout the contest as well. 

NC State vs. Memphis game notes

– NC State has now made a bowl game in each of the last six years, which is the longest continuous streak under one coach in program history, while the Pack has earned a postseason bid in 11 of the last 12 seasons. Only two other ACC teams have made as many bowl games in the last 12 years as Clemson has been in every one of those, while Miami has matched NC State’s 11 over that span.

– The Wolfpack has appeared in this bowl game before, but it went by a different name: the Bitcoin St. Pete Bowl in 2014. It was coach Dave Doeren’s first postseason game with the Wolfpack, which he helped guide the team to a 34-27 win over UCF. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett earned MVP honors in the game as he threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for another 31 yards on the ground.

– This marks the first-ever meeting between NC State and Memphis. The two teams shared one common opponent this season: East Carolina. The Wolfpack beat the Pirates 24-17 to open the 2025 season, while the Tigers lost to ECU 31-27 in the penultimate regular season game.