The 2025 college football season kicks off in Raleigh as the NC State Wolfpack host the East Carolina Pirates at Carter–Finley Stadium. This in-state clash is set for Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. ET and will air live on the ACC Network. Head coach Dave Doeren begins his 13th season at the helm of the Wolfpack. After four straight years with at least eight wins, NC State stumbled to a losing record…