Kansas vs. NC State

Monday, December 17, 1973, Liberty Bowl Share

No. 16 NC State beat No. 19 Kansas 31–⁠18. It was their first meeting; after it, NC State led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site19Kansas7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1973

Neutral site16NC State9–⁠3 in 1973

FinalAttendance 50,011Referee: Robert Cooper (ACC; split crew: ACC, Big Eight)

MVP Stan Fritts (North Carolina State)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

NC State 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

NC State leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2003	NC State 56, Kansas 26	Tangerine Bowl
1973	NC State 31, Kansas 18	Liberty Bowl