East Carolina at NC State

Saturday, October 21, 1972

NC State beat East Carolina 38–⁠16. It was their third meeting; after it, NC State led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayEast Carolina9–⁠2 in 1972
16
HomeNC State8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1972
38

FinalHigh 51°F, low 28°FAttendance 39,300

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

NC State 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

NC State leads 20–⁠14 in 34 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025NC State 24, East Carolina 17
2024East Carolina 26, NC State 21Military Bowl
2022NC State 21, East Carolina 20
2019NC State 34, East Carolina 6
2018NC State 58, East Carolina 3
2016East Carolina 33, NC State 30

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