NC State Football’s History Ranked #12 in the AP Poll

NC State is currently ranked 12th in the AP College Football Poll,  becoming the 9th Wolfpack team to be ranked 12th or higher in a single season. It has been 20 years since an NC State football team has been ranked 12th or higher.

2022 – 1 week at #12.
2002 – 3 weeks at 12th or higher. 10th was the highest. 12th in Final Poll.
1992 – 1 week at #12. Finished 17th.
1991 – 2 weeks at 12th or higher. 11th was the highest. Finished 24th.
1989 – 1 week at #12.
1974 – 4 weeks at 12th or higher. 8th was the highest. Finished 11th.
1967 – 6 weeks at 12th or higher. 3rd was the highest. (From 1962-1967, the AP Poll only ranked the Top-10).
1957 – 4 weeks at 12th or higher. 10th was the highest. Finished 15th.
1946 – 1 week at 12th. Finished 18th.

After moving into the Top-12 in the AP Poll, NC State has a record of 3-4-1 the following week.