Tonight's match-up versus South Carolina is not only a chance for the Pack to start the season off with a win on national television, it's also a chance to settle the score with one of NC State's oldest foes. NC State and South Carolina have been battling it out since 1900, and whoever wins the game tonight will take the lead in the series. Currently the record between the two schools sits at 26-26-4. Home field advantage has typically been a strong point for the Pack against the Gamecocks, but season openers also happen to be a strong point for South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier. There is plenty of history between these two schools, and some of NC State's biggest games in the history of the school have been played against South Carolina. Tonight is sure to be a battle, with the winning team walking out of the stadium looking down on their opponent knowing that they have the edge in the prestigious series. NC State vs. South Carolina By the Numbers:
NC State's Overall Record vs. South Carolina: 26-26-4
Home: 17-6-3
Away: 9-19-1
At Carter Finley: 10-3-1
Last 10 Games vs. South Carolina: 6-4
First Match-up: 1900
Victory Margins:
NC State: 34 (34-0, 1927)
South Carolina: 48 (48-0 1987)
Longest Winning Streaks:
NC State: 4 (3 times)
South Carolina: 3 (3 times)
Coaches Opening Game Records:
O'Brien: 7-5 (0-2 at NC State)
Spurrier: 18-1 (4-0 at South Carolina)
Key Match-ups against South Carolina in NC State History:
November 23, 1957: NC State defeated South Carolina 29-26, which clinched the Wolfpack's first ACC title.
November 28, 1961: Roman Gabriel set the ACC record for career completions in a 38-14 victory over the Gamecocks.
October 8, 1966: NC State dedicated Carter-Finley Stadium in a game against South Carolina, with the Pack falling 22-31. 35,200 people were in attendance.
1977: Bill Cowher set the record for most tackles in Carter-Finley against South Carolina with an insane total of 24 tackles.
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6 Responses to "NC State vs. South Carolina By The Numbers"Wow. I was not aware of the history between these 2 teams. Thanks for the research.
Also I'm a bit curious about how the mobile gameday live will work. That is a pretty awesome idea if I understand it correctly.
- David B.
I think Mr Tom will get his first season opener win tonight as long as Wilson plays all game long. Is Mike Glennon going to play any tonight.
^ Mike should be getting some run sometime in the 2nd quarter
Nice entry for Gameday, Thanks.
But what about this great NCSU-SC moment;
http://www.gopack.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9200&ATCLID=664020
I wuz there!
USC should have come with us from Southern Conference to ACC. If I see anyone there today who looks from an older generation I'm going to run it by them. Them being SEC has been worthless.
Score tonite should be 27-23 NCSU. Deciding TD will be pass to the sidelines from Wilson to Gentry.
Go Pack - Beat Carolina!!
If any of you are looking for a quick read before the game check out this article ESPN put out earlier today entitled "NC State's secondary has 'something to prove'"
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/2881/nc-states-secondary-has-something-to-prove
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