NC State travels to Scott Stadium on Saturday, August 29th at 3:30 PM EDT to open the 2024 season against Virginia in a Week 1 ACC clash that immediately counts in the conference standings.
There's no easing into the schedule here. Both programs kick off Year One with a league game, meaning whatever questions each roster carries into the fall — new pieces, new chemistry, new identity — get tested against a conference opponent from the opening whistle. The winner walks out of Week 1 with an early ACC win banked and momentum to build on. The loser is already chasing.
That's the beauty of a Week 1 conference game. No cupcake cushion, no margin for a slow start. Two programs with something to prove, a Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville, and the ACC race effectively beginning before September even arrives. Tune in early — this one sets the tone for both seasons.
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