NC State vs Virginia Kickoff Shifted | Fayetteville News

NC State and Virginia are set to clash in their 2026 opener this Saturday at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville — a twist from the original Rio de Janeiro plans. Though not an ACC game, it’s a high-stakes rematch of last year’s non-conference showdown, which NC State won 35-31. The Wolfpack finished 8-5 overall, 4-4 in the ACC, and capped their season with a Gasparilla Bowl win over Memphis. Virginia had a stellar campaign, reaching the ACC Championship game (losing in overtime), finishing 11-3 overall, and winning the Gator Bowl. After this kickoff, NC State heads home for Week 2 against Richmond on September 11th at Carter-Finley Stadium. Both teams are eager to build momentum from last year’s strong finishes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36eb9d66f576787a