NC State: 2025 Week 16 recap

NC State sits at 55th overall with a 4.8 rating after an 8–5 season. The Wolfpack dominated North Carolina 42–19 in Week 14, a decisive home victory that underscored their ability to control games against ACC competition. That win capped a stretch that stabilized the program's trajectory through the back half of the schedule. With the regular season concluded, NC State's rating reflects a team that found consistency when it mattered most—particularly in conference play where defensive execution and offensive balance proved decisive. The Wolfpack's positioning heading into bowl season hinges on opponent selection and their ability to maintain the form that defined those late-season wins.