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NC State coach Dave Doeren previews Wolfpack's ACC opener at Clemson

During his weekly Zoom press conference, NC State head coach Dave Doeren previewed the Wolfpack's ACC opener at Clemson.

The N.C. State Wolfpack football team lost 59-35 in the ACC opener at Clemson on Saturday.

N.C. State (2-2, 0-1 ACC) hasn't won at Clemson since 2002, losing 10 in a row during that stretch. The Tigers (2-1, 1-0) started with a bang, scoring 28 points in the first quarter to take command the rest of the way.

Here are the highlights from N.C. State vs. Clemson at Memorial Stadium.

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N.C. State lost 59-35 at Clemson.

The Wolfpack trimmed its deficit to 31 points in the fourth quarter after a pair of rushing touchdowns. Clemson led 59-28 late in the second half.

Following a pick-six, Clemson carries a 59-14 lead into the fourth quarter.

Clemson hasn't let off the gas, pushing its lead to 51-7 against N.C. State.

N.C. State is down 45-7 to Clemson at halftime

Clemson has a 42-7 lead against N.C. State late in the second quarter.

Following a touchdown run by Cole Turner, Clemson led 35-7 against N.C. State.

Jordan Waters caught a short touchdown pass from CJ Bailey to give N.C. State its first points at Clemson. The Wolfpack trails 28-7 in the second quarter.

The Tigers are dominating N.C. State in Death Valley.

Clemson added to its lead on a long touchdown run by Phil Mafah. N.C. State trails 28-0.

Things went from bad to worse for N.C. State in the first quarter when KC Concepcion had the Wolfpack's seconds fumble.

Following the N.C. State turnover, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik connected with Antonio Williams for a second TD. The Tigers have a 21-0 lead.

Things got worse in the first quarter for N.C. State, which had a fumble recovered by the Tigers.

Clemson went up 14-0 after a 31-yard touchdown pass from Cade Klubnik to Antonio Williams. N.C. State is in an early hole that'll be hard to dig out of in Death Valley.

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik got loose on a 55-yard touchdown run to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead with 13:29 left in the first quarter.

NC State vs. Clemson time today

Date: Saturday, September 21

Start time: Noon

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The N.C. State vs. Clemson game starts at Noon from Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

What channel is NC State vs Clemson on today?

TV Channel: ABC

Livestream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+

N.C. State vs. Clemson will be broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Molly McGrath reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Matt Chazanow, Johnny Evans and Tony Haynes will have the radio call on the Wolfpack Sports Network.

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NC State vs. Clemson history

Series record: Clemson 60-30-1

NC State's last win: 2023 (24-17)

Clemson's last win: 2022 (30-20)

NC State vs. Clemson prediction

Clemson 29, N.C. State 17: The Wolfpack’s defense will keep things close for a bit, but Clemson will widen the gap in the fourth quarter to make it 10 in a row against N.C. State in Death Valley. 

NC State vs Clemson prediction, preview

NC State vs. Clemson betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM will be posted as they become available.

Spread: NC State by 18.5 points

Over/under: 44.5 points

Moneyline: N.C. State (+650), Clemson (-1000)

Clemson vs. NC State injury updates

The latest injury updates will be provided in the pregame.

NC State vs. Clemson weather update

The high for Saturday is 87 degrees, but temperatures at kickoff are expected to be around 82 degrees under sunny skies in Clemson. Wind speeds will be 1-4 mph, with gusts up to 9.

NC State schedule 2024

• Aug. 29: Western Carolina (W, 38-21)
• Sept. 7: Tennessee (L, 51-10)
• Sept. 14: Louisiana Tech (W, 30-20)
• Sept. 21: at Clemson
• Sept. 28: Northern Illinois
• Oct. 5: Wake Forest
• Oct. 12: Syracuse
• Oct. 19: at Cal
• Oct. 26: OPEN
• Nov. 2: Stanford
• Nov. 9: Duke
• Nov. 16: OPEN
• Nov. 21: at Georgia Tech (Thursday)
• Nov. 30: at UNC

Clemson schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: vs. Georgia (L, 34-3)
• Sept. 7: Appalachian State (W, 66-20)
• Sept. 14: OPEN
• Sept. 21: NC State
• Sept. 28: Stanford
• Oct. 5: at Florida State
• Oct. 12: at Wake Forest
• Oct. 19: Virginia
• Oct. 26: OPEN
• Nov. 2: Louisville
• Nov. 9: at Virginia Tech
• Nov. 16: at Pitt
• Nov. 23: The Citadel
• Nov. 30: South Carolina

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Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at rbaxley@fayobserver.com or @RoddBaxley on X/Twitter.

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