How to watch Louisville vs. NC State online: Live stream, TV channel, broadcast info

N.C. State will host Louisville on Thursday night at Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.

Louisville leads the all-time head-to-head series with a 6–1 record. The lone loss came in the 2011 Belk Bowl. The Cardinals won last year's meeting 54–13 at home.

The Cardinals are coming into the game following a 55–10 rout of Murray State. Quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't play the full game but finished the day with 249 yards and three touchdowns in the first half.

N.C. State won its fourth-straight game with running back Nyheim Hines rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown.

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Details on how to watch the game can be found below:

How to watch

Game time: 8 p.m. ET

TV channel: ESPN

Live stream: The game can be watched online using WatchESPN.com

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