State Sets Date For Spring Football Game

This year's annual scrimmage will be an important one because of the turnover in the Wolfpack's coaching staff

NC State has set the date for this year's annual Spring Football Game. It will be played on Saturday, April 4 at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Details about the format for the game and starting time have not yet been announced.

This year's game will be an important one as the Wolfpack looks to bounce back from an injury-riddled 4-8 season in 2019 that ended with six straight losses.

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— NC State Football (@PackFootball) January 29, 2020

In addition to an expected competition for the starting quarterback job, as well as other key positions, coach Dave Doeren will be breaking in a completely revamped staff that includes a new offensive coordinator and four other new assistants.

NCAA rules allow college football programs to hold up to 15 offseason practices, including a public intrasquad scrimmage that traditionally finishes the spring. The entire process must take place within a 34-day window, excluding spring break and exam week.

Only 12 of those 15 practices can involve contact and only eight can involve full-fledged tackling.

State's spring practice is set to begin on Feb. 27.

Incoming freshmen that have enrolled for the spring semester are eligible to participate. The Wolfpack will have eight such players on its roster this year.

Incoming freshmen that have enrolled for the spring semester are eligible to participate. The Wolfpack will have eight such players on its roster this year.