Live Game Thread: North Carolina Tar Heels Vs NC State

The North Carolina Tar Heels take on the NC State Wolfpack in a rivalry edition of 2025's regular-season finale. Stay tuned for the game, as we break down the ins and outs.

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The North Carolina Tar Heels take on their rivals, the NC State Wolfpack, in a season finale matchup. The Tar Heels have seen their fair share of ups and downs this season under legendary head coach Bill Belichick. Entering the game, UNC holds a 4-7 overall record, and would love nothing more than to make that 5-7.

Belichick's Tar Heels will be the visitors in the game, as kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 ET. Want to follow along? Make sure to keep this tab open and not miss a single piece of the action.

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images | William Howard-Imagn Images

1st Quarter:

• TOUCHDOWN: The Wolfpack got the scoring started on the first drive of the game, as Wesley Grimes got himself into the end zone, capping off an 11-play drive. 7-0 NC State.

• PUNT: The Tar Heels' offense had to punt the football away on their first drive of the game.

• TOUCHDOWN: The Wolfpack rushed into the end zone on two consecutive drives; this time,

Will Wilson adds to NC State's lead. 14-0 Wolfpack on two drives.

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick takes to the field during the warmups of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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2nd Quarter

• TOUCHDOWN: UNC found itself in the end zone, cutting into the Wolfpack's lead in half, making the score 14-7.

• TOUCHDOWN: The Wolfpack pushed their lead even further, not letting the UNC Tar Heels try and gain ground. Will Wilson found the end zone again.

• FIELD GOAL: The Tar Heels' drive didn't end in justice, but they would settle for a field goal, bringing the score to 21-10.

• TOUCHDOWN: The Wolfpack scores again, making that four-straight touchdowns in four drives. The Tar Heels' defense is going to have to figure something out before it's too late, and it might already be too late.

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack takes to the field during the warmups of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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3rd Quarter

• PUNT: The Tar Heels punted the ball away to begin the second half.

• PUNT: The Wolfpack did the exact same.

• PUNT: UNC punts

• PUNT: NC State punts

• FIELD GOAL: The Tar Heels keep getting closer to trying to chip away at the NC State lead, as they add three in a field goal. 28-13 Wolfpack.

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) runs with the football during the first half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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4th Quarter

• TOUCHDOWN: Eight seconds into the fourth quarter, the Wolfpack added to their lead, pushing it to 35-13.

• FUMBLE: UNC fumbles the football, giving the Wolfpack not only the football but also prime positioning for a touchdown drive

• TOUCHDOWN: NC State adds another touchdown, 42-13.

• TOUCHDOWN: The Tar Heels would add a touchdown to push the score to 42-19 after failing a two-point attempt. Just came a little too late for fans to be excited.

FINAL: NC State 42, UNC Tar Heels 19

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