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Maryland defensive back Jakorian Bennett, center, holds the trophy after Maryland defeated North Carolina State in the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Maryland holds off No. 25 NC State in Duke's Mayo Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2022 04:06 PM EST

FILE- North Carolina State quarterback MJ Morris (16) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. NC State takes on Maryland in Duke's Mayo Bowl. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
NC State coach mum on QB plans ahead of Duke's Mayo Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2022 03:16 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 37-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Former ACC foes N.C. State, Maryland reach Duke's Mayo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 06:25 PM EST

North Carolina State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) fumbles the ball as he is hit by North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina State recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Finley leads N.C. State past No. 18 UNC in 2OT in 1st start

By Bob Sutton Nov. 25, 2022 08:07 PM EST

North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) is consoled by running back D.J. Jones (26) as he reacts to not catching a pass that would have put the team in the lead during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Georgia Tech players and coaches celebrate in the background. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 18 North Carolina meets NC State in longtime rivalry

By Aaron Beard Nov. 24, 2022 11:54 AM EST

Louisville running back Maurice Turner (20) advances the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Jordan's 98-yard KO return sparks Louisville past N.C. State

By Ed Peak Nov. 19, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Furman's Travis Blackshear (1) recovers a fumble by North Carolina State's Zonovan Knight (7), not pictured, with teammate DiMarcus Clay (7) looking on during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Furman at North Carolina State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 08:57 PM EDT

Kentucky defensive tackle Phil Hoskins (92) tackles North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) during a late fourth-quarter scramble in an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)on via AP)
NC State QB Hockman leaving to become graduate transfer

Jan. 06, 2021 11:56 AM EST

N.C. State coach Dave Doeren checks the scoreboard during a timeout in the second quarter against North Carolina at an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Bye blues: No. 11 Miami looks to snap a trend at NC State

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 05, 2020 01:18 PM EST

North Carolina State running back Zonovan Knight (7) finds some running room against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Williams, Carter lead No. 14 UNC past No. 23 NC State 48-21

By Aaron Beard Oct. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) reaches for North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State at North Carolina 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:05 PM EDT