NC State travels to Scott Stadium on Saturday, August 29th at 3:30 PM EDT to open the 2025 season against Virginia in a Week Zero matchup that gives both programs an early chance to set the tone.
Season openers are momentum machines, and getting one early — before most of the country even kicks off — means whatever happens in Charlottesville gets amplified all week. A win sends a fan base into the rest of the weekend buzzing. A loss lingers for 14 days.
The venue sets the stage: Scott Stadium, with its open horseshoe and game-day energy, is the kind of place where a fast start matters. Both teams are 0-0, both rosters are full of guys who've been waiting since winter workouts for this exact afternoon, and neither side wants to spend September chasing a Week Zero loss. Tune in — this one's personal from the opening whistle.
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