East Carolina at NC State

Saturday, September 8, 1973

No. 17 NC State beat East Carolina 57–⁠8. It was their fourth meeting; after it, NC State led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayEast Carolina9–⁠2 in 1973
8
Home17NC State9–⁠3 in 1973
57

FinalHigh 91°F, low 65°FAttendance 45,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

NC State 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

NC State leads 20–⁠14 in 34 meetings, counting the 30 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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