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NC State Football Going 'Pack in Black' Versus Syracuse

The NC State football program is set to wear an all-black uniform combo for the 10th time under Dave Doeren's command.

Matt Giles

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Once again, Dave Doeren's 12th NC State football team needs to get back on track. The Wolfpack, who began the season with high hopes while ranking No. 24 in the Associated Press Top 25, fell to 3-3 and 0-2 in ACC play via a 34-30 home loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday afternoon.

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So, this week, NC State is mixing things up a bit — at least on the uniform front — as the team will wear black helmets, black jerseys, and black pants for the showdown against the visiting Syracuse Orange (4-1, 1-1 ACC) under the lights in Carter-Finley Stadium at 8 p.m. ET Saturday (ACC Network).

According to the NC State Uniform Tracker social media account, the Wolfpack-Orange bout will mark the 10th time that the "Pack in Black" combo has made an appearance in the Doeren era. State is 6-3 in such contests, and the only years it wasn't used came in 2013 and 2016.

NC State football, playing its third straight home game, holds a 13-3 advantage over Syracuse in their all-time series. That includes the Wolfpack's 7-1 record against the Orange in Raleigh.

A 2014 victory over Syracuse marked Doeren's first conference win as the NC State football head coach after the Wolfpack finished 0-8 against ACC foes in his first year at the helm.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of NC State Wolfpack on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining NC State Wolfpack on SI in 2024, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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