football

Bill Cowher on the field of Carter-Finley Stadium waves at the crowd along with his family and Athletics Director Boo Corrigan

Oct 5, 2023

Cowher Comes Home for Ring of Honor Induction

Bill Cowher ’79, Super Bowl-winning coach and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, became the 12th member of NC State’s Ring of Honor last weekend.

A black and white photo of the scoreboard in Carter-Finley Stadium in 1985 with a cartoon character saying Hello on the main screen

Sep 7, 2023

Settling the Score (Board)

From a slab of wood to the 11th-largest display board in college football, the Wolfpack has always found innovative ways to keep score and entertain fans.

Dick Sheridan stands at the front of a group of uniformed NC State football players

Jul 19, 2023

Sheridan Remembered as ‘Football Father-Figure’

Dick Sheridan, 2020 College Football Hall of Fame inductee and one of NC State’s winningest coaches, has passed at 81.

Tol Avery is hooded as part of his graduation ceremony

May 17, 2023

Calling Dr. Quarterback

Because of their successes in the NFL, NC State football quarterbacks have helped the school’s athletics department market the Wolfpack program as “QBU.” Coley McDonough, Roman Gabriel, Erik Kramer, Philip Rivers, Russell Wilson, Mike Glennon, Jacoby Brissett and Ryan Finley all became NFL starting quarterbacks after playing for the Wolfpack — but none of them ever…

The Rolling Stones perform on stage at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Feb 14, 2023

Carter-Finley’s Biggest Events

Take a look back on some of the biggest non-college-football events held at Raleigh’s largest entertainment venue.

Russell Wilson scrambles during a football game.

May 12, 2021

Wilson Returns a Winner

At NC State, Russell Wilson honed the athletic skills and commitment to service that would define his extraordinary life. The NFL superstar returns to Carter-Finley this week to speak at commencement.

Football rests in the end zone after a Wolfpack touchdown in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Sep 17, 2020

Taking the Field

NC State returns to Carter-Finley Stadium Saturday against longtime rival Wake Forest in the opening game of the 2020 football season.

Jan 7, 2019

5 Questions With Torry Holt

We caught with the former All-Pro wide receiver and NC State All-American as he was became the sixth Wolfpack player to join the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame.

Several Tar Heel players attempt to block Hartman's field goal.

Nov 21, 2018

Hartman’s Legacy of Pride

Damon Hartman’s 56-yard field goal that secured NC State’s win over Carolina in 1990 is the stuff of Wolfpack legend. His daughter, Hayden, a student member of the football team’s sports medicine staff, gets a sideline view of the rivalry at Saturday’s game at Kenan Stadium.

Sep 28, 2017

Faculty, Staff Athletics Discounts

Check out these employee discounts for upcoming athletics events, including next Thursday's home football game against Louisville.

Mar 30, 2017

Annual Kay Yow Spring Football Game is Saturday

Get an early preview of the 2017 football season on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium when the NC State Wolfpack hosts its annual Kay Yow Spring Football game at 1 p.m. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. and there will be a faculty and staff appreciation event prior to the game.

Mar 23, 2017

Staff Appreciation at Spring Football Game

Faculty and staff can receive up to four tickets to an employee appreciate event prior to the 2017 Kay Yow Spring Football game, which is slated for April 1 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Registration is required in advance.

Jan 13, 2016

Physics of Football

There's science in football? Sure, lots of it. Former Yale associate engineering professor Ainissa Ramirez, co-author of "Newton's Football: The Science Behind America's Game," will discuss her work as part of the Goodnight Scholars Program's speaker's series on Feb. 8 at Stewart Theatre.

Dec 17, 2015

Similar ‘States’ of Football

NC State will face Mississippi State in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Dec. 30 at 3:30 p.m. It's the third time the two similar schools have played against each other in postseason bowl games.

Nov 19, 2015

Athletics Adds Security Enhancements

Fans attending NC State's final two home football games are advised to arrive early, leave bags at home and plan on additional wait times for stadium entry as athletics announces enhanced security measures.