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NC State at Virginia

Saturday, November 25, 1978

NC State beat Virginia 24–⁠21. It was their 27th meeting; after it, NC State led the series 21–⁠6.

AwayNC State9–⁠3 in 1978
24
HomeVirginia2–⁠9 in 1978
21

FinalHigh 64°F, low 34°FAttendance 14,227

Before kickoff

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NC State 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every NC State–Virginia game

NC State leads 38–⁠23 in 61 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Virginia 34, NC State 8
2025NC State 35, Virginia 31
2023NC State 24, Virginia 21
2020NC State 38, Virginia 21
2018NC State 35, Virginia 21
2012Virginia 33, NC State 6

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