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NC State vs. JMU : Gameday Info, Quick Hits & How to Watch

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6 years ago

September 1, 2018

NC State Wolfpack vs James Madison
TV: EPSNU
Location: Raleigh, NC
Time: 12 noon

Gameday Info:

– Today marks the 3rd annual Red and White for life game. Fans should check this map to see what color NC State is asking them to wear (based on their seating section)

– NC State is unveiling a whole new gameday experience for fans at Carter-Finley. Make sure to take advantage of all of them if you are attending today. Check all of them out, right here

– Pay attention to all the new scoreboard graphics and banners around Carter-Finley stadium. The NC State athletics creative team has taken their game to a new level and they are getting nationally recognized. They are #3 on Trenches’ creative teams to watch for 2018.

JMU / NC State Quick Hits

This is the first meeting between NC State and JMU.
JMU has won two national titles (IAA in 2004, FCS in 2016)
In the past two years, JMU has posted a 28-2 record
NC State DE James Smith-Williams is getting his first start and playing against his best friend (JMU RB Marcus Marshall)
Smith-Williams and Marshall were teammates at Millbrook High in Raleigh. They still train together in the off-season
Marshall is a Georgia Tech transfer
NC State cornerbacks coach George Barlow spent a decade as JMU’s running back coach, de-line coach, lead assistant, defensive coordinator and safeties coach
Barlow was on staff when JMU won their first national title in 2004
JMU’s QB Ben DiNucci was the starting quarterback for Pitt last season when they lost to State 35-17 at Heinz Field. DiNucci was 19-of-32 passing for 170 yards and one touchdown against the Pack.
JMU’s offensive line coach, Steve Shankweiler was NC State’s defensive analyst last season

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