NC State Faces Georgia Tech in ACC Showdown

NC State (5-5) faces Georgia Tech (6-4) as 9-point underdogs in an important ACC matchup on Thursday night. The Wolfpack, struggling with injuries and a disappointing season, aim for their sixth win to achieve bowl eligibility after coming off a loss to Duke. Georgia Tech, fresh off a significant win against Miami, looks to secure a solid finish in the ACC and is projected to win with a 76.5% chance according to ESPN analytics. The Yellow Jackets are favored due to their strong offensive line and defensive capabilities, ranking 2nd in the ACC in scoring defense. This game marks the first meeting between the teams since 2020, with NC State having a historical disadvantage, holding an 11-20 record against Georgia Tech.