NC State vs. UNC: A Historical Perspective.

NC State and UNC will play one another in football for the 115th time this evening, in a series that dates back to 1894, making it the oldest series between the Wolfpack and an ACC opponent.

Overall: 40-68-6
Since 2000: 16-9
Home: 17-30-4
Away: 23-26-2
Neutral: 0-2-0

Since the year 2000, NC State posts a 16-9 record vs. UNC. Head Coach Dave Doeren has had incredible success against UNC, entering this game with an 8-4 record.

NC State is currently riding a 4-game winning streak against UNC. With a win tonight, they would tie the longest winning streak agains their rival. The Wolfpack has two previous 5-game winning streaks against the Tar Heels: 1988-92 & 2007-11.

Best Performances Against UNC (rank based on best single game performance in school history regardless of opponent). 

Rushing Touchdowns

1. Reggie Gallaspy: 5 touchdowns (2018).

Rushing Yards

11. Nyheim Hines – 196 (2017)
12. Ted Brown – 189 (1978)

Passing Yards

7. Mike Glennon – 467 (2012)
10. Philip Rivers – 423 (2003)

Passing Touchdowns

1. Mike Glennon – 5 (2012)

Receiving Yards

5. Jerricho Cotchery – 217 (2003)
10. Torry Holt – 180 (1998)

Tackles

2. Pat Teague – 24 (1986)
7. Levar Fisher – 21 (21)

Sacks

6. Manny Lawson – 3 (2005)
6. Drew Wimsatt – 3 (2002)