Week 4 · College Football
Appalachian State vs NC State prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives NC State a 84% chance to beat Appalachian State in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#103 Sun Belt Conference
Appalachian State
0% to make the 12
#51 Atlantic Coast Conference
NC State
11% to make the 12
The model's read
NC State should handle it: 15.5-point edge, 84% to win.
Appalachian State
16%
to win
NC State
84%
to win
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