NC State Wolfpack
· 2026-06-29
The NC State Wolfpack will start their season against the Virginia Cavaliers on August 29, 2026.
NC State coach Dave Doeren will lead his team in their first international game.
The game will be played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of an international football doubleheader on ESPN.
The Wolfpack will be paid $2 million for their appearance in Brazil.
Not many of the Wolfpack players have been out of the country, and very few have ever been to Brazil, said Dave Doeren.
This game will be a unique life experience for the team.
The kickoff time for the game is set for 3:30 p.m. on August 29, 2026.
NC State athletics director Boo Corrigan thinks this will be a cool experience for the team.
The game was originally scheduled as a nonconference game to be played at Virginia.
It will now be a conference game as part of the ACC's move to nine league games.
NC State defeated Virginia 35-31 in Raleigh last season.
The team's record in 2025 was 8-5.
Next game: vs Virginia Cavaliers on 2026-08-29.
The organizer of the Ireland game is paying for UNC's expenses.
The game in Ireland will be played at noon on August 29, 2026.
The Wolfpack will play on international television, which is a great opportunity, said Dave Doeren.
The team is looking forward to the experience.
And the game will be a great way to start the season.
But the team will have to adjust to the new environment.
So the coaching staff will have to prepare the team well.
The game will be a challenge for the Wolfpack.
The team will have to work together to win.
The season is just around the corner.
The Wolfpack are ready to take on the challenge.
The game in Brazil will be a unique experience.
The team will have to adapt to the new surroundings.
The coaching staff is confident in the team's abilities.
The Wolfpack will do their best to win the game.
The season opener will be a great game to watch.
The team is excited to play in Brazil.
The game will be a great experience for the players.
The Wolfpack will play with all their might.
The team will give it their all.
The season is going to be exciting.
The Wolfpack are ready to take on the challenge.