Fri Sep 20 08:01:21 UTC 2024: ## NC State Aims to Break 22-Year Curse in Death Valley
**Clemson, SC** – NC State football will be looking to break a nearly two-decade-long losing streak when they face the 19th-ranked Clemson Tigers in Death Valley on Saturday. The Wolfpack has not tasted victory in Clemson since 2002, and their last road win against a ranked Clemson team came all the way back in 1994.
The task ahead is daunting, as the Wolfpack are currently 20.5-point underdogs according to BetMGM. Despite the odds, NC State has managed to win the Textile Bowl trophy in two of the last three seasons, including a 24-17 victory in Raleigh last year.
This game will feature a young quarterback for NC State, with freshman CJ Bailey filling in for the injured Grayson McCall. Bailey impressed in his last outing, but will face a stiff test in a hostile environment. Meanwhile, Clemson’s Cade Klubnik will look to bounce back from a rough performance against Power Four competition.
The Wolfpack’s defense will need to create turnovers to have a chance, as they’ve been successful at generating interceptions in recent games. Key wide receiver KC Concepcion could be a vital part of the offensive strategy, as he has proven to be a threat in previous games against Clemson.
Despite the potential for an upset, the experts predict a Clemson victory, with a score of 29-17. The Tigers are favored to make it 10 wins in a row against NC State in Death Valley.
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