Atlantic Coast Conference · 2026

Updated Aug 30, 2026

NC State schedule

The TailgateNinjas model projects NC State to finish 7-4 in 2026, the most likely of any record at 25%, averaging 6.5 wins across 11 rated games. Updated August 29, 2026.

Projected record

7-4

25% likely

Expected wins

6.5

11 rated games

Vegas win total

7.5

market

Model vs market

-1.0

we're lower

Every game

Win probability from our model. Non-FBS opponents aren't rated, so those games show no number.

How the season could end

The chance of each final record, from the per-game probabilities above. Records under 1% are hidden.

  • 7-425%
  • 6-524%
  • 8-317%
  • 5-616%
  • 9-28%
  • 4-77%
  • 3-82%
  • 10-12%

Hardest game

at Florida State

Week 12 · 36% to win

Easiest game

vs Appalachian State

Week 4 · 85% to win

Swing games

Closest to a coin flip — where the season actually gets decided.

Vanderbilt 41%Louisville 50%North Carolina 57%