NC State vs Virginia Prediction: ACC Elimination Game?
There's no time to tune up as NC State and Virginia open the season with a huge ACC showdown that should play a big role in the conference title chase.
The ACC title game between North Carolina State and Virginia is set to take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 3:30 pm ET at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA. Originally slated to be played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the matchup has since been moved to a key home game for Virginia. Both teams have been performing well this preseason, with NC State boasting a 6-1 head-to-head record against Virginia since 2006.
The game will have implications for both teams in the ACC race, as the winner will continue to battle for the conference championship before September.
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