Duke at NC State

Saturday, November 15, 1980

NC State beat Duke 38–⁠21. It was their 56th meeting; after it, Duke led the series 33–⁠19–⁠4.

AwayDuke2–⁠9 in 1980
21
HomeNC State6–⁠5 in 1980
38

FinalHigh 72°F, low 49°F, 0.12 in. of rainAttendance 42,800

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

NC State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Duke leads 44–⁠37–⁠5 in 86 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Duke 45, NC State 33
2024Duke 29, NC State 19
2023Duke 24, NC State 3
2020NC State 31, Duke 20
2013Duke 38, NC State 20
2009Duke 49, NC State 28

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