The Wolfpack have been ranked in the Coaches Poll 17 consecutive polls dating back to last year, in which they were ranked in the final 11 polls, finishing the season ranked 19th. The 17 poll stretch is the longest stretch in school history, surpassing the streaks of 12 in 2002 and 1991.
The highest NC State has ever been ranked in the Coaches Poll is 8th, in the Week 10 poll, when the Wolfpack were 9-0 with Philip Rivers at the helm.