Duke at NC State

Saturday, November 15, 1986

NC State beat Duke 29–⁠15. It was their 62nd meeting; after it, Duke led the series 37–⁠21–⁠4.

AwayDuke4–⁠7 in 1986
15
HomeNC State8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1986
29

FinalHigh 40°F, low 24°F, 0.25 in. of rainAttendance 41,800

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

NC State 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Duke leads 44–⁠37–⁠5 in 86 meetings, counting the 24 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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