Just a Reminder…The Last Game Between NC State vs. UNC Ended in a Brawl

As we anticipate the rivalry game between NC State and UNC tomorrow night in Carter-Finley Stadium, here’s a reminder that the last time the Wolfpack and the Tar Heels took to the field, it ended in a brawl.

At the conclusion of the Wolfpack’s 35-30 victory over the Tar Heels, a brawl broke out after the home team took exception to NC State’s flag being planted in the middle of Kenan Memorial Stadium.

NC State – UNC fight that starts after trying to plant flags on mid field logo 🤯 pic.twitter.com/kVY3XyuhER

— College Football Alerts  (@CFBAlerts_) December 1, 2024

An all out brawl broke out a the end of the UNC vs. NC State game when state tried to plant the flag at the fifty. pic.twitter.com/YvJenAXw1g

— Jordan Crammer (@JordanCrammer) December 1, 2024

Tempers flare when NC State tries to plant the flag at UNC. The Tar Heels won’t leave the logo until field is cleared. pic.twitter.com/am9FHOraf6

— TheWolfpackCentral (@NCStateRivals) December 1, 2024

After UNC loses to NC State, the Wolfpack attempt to plant a NC state flag at midfield.

Tar Heel wide receiver JJ Jones promptly takes the flag and throws it at the NC State bench before fights break out. pic.twitter.com/V9RXJhyRFV

— Cade Shoemaker (@CadeShoemaker23) December 1, 2024

Senior Safety DK Kauffman might have only been a member of the Pack for one season, but it was obvious all night long he embraced every ounce of what this rivalry means. After JJ Jones threw the Wolfpack flag away, Kaufman took exception, and made sure to take a victory lap with it.

UNC threw one of NC State’s flags during a postgame scuffle.

Now DK Kaufman is taking a victory lap with it. pic.twitter.com/kJzBwuU9Qz

— Ethan McDowell (@ethanmmcdowell) December 1, 2024

The ACC took exception with the violence that ensued at the end of the game, issuing fines to both schools.