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October 3, 2026 β’ Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Louisville Cardinals (2-3) takes on NC State Wolfpack (3-2) at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh.
Louisville Cardinals
Visiting Side
Record
2-3
NC State Wolfpack
Home Side
Record
3-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LOU
|
0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
|
NC
|
3 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 31 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:34
Kanoah Vinesett 46 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:20
Keenan Jackson 19 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
Score
5:51
Lawayne McCoy 33 Yd pass from Lincoln Kienholz (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
1:42
Kanoah Vinesett 29 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:03
Tyran Warren 34 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
Score
8:05
Tre Richardson 38 Yd pass from Lincoln Kienholz (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
3:50
Will Wilson 1 Yd Run (CJ Bailey Pass to Davion Gause for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
0:20
Keyjuan Brown 1 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
12:27
Isaac Brown 70 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
5:30
Kanoah Vinesett 28 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
66%
Louisville Cardinals
VS
34%
NC State Wolfpack
Projected Score
LOU 39
-
NC 38
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Louisville Cardinals scoring offense has an edge over NC State Wolfpack defense.
- Louisville Cardinals generates significantly more total yardage.
- Louisville Cardinals aerial attack exposes NC State Wolfpack secondary.
- NC State Wolfpack rushing attack has the advantage.
Louisville Cardinals
STAT
NC State Wolfpack
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host NC State Wolfpack plays on familiar turf at Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Louisville Cardinals Could Win
Louisville Cardinals scoring offense has an edge over NC State Wolfpack defense.
Why NC State Wolfpack Could Win
NC State Wolfpack will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Louisville Cardinals generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
56,919
Closing Odds
Line: LOU -5.5 | O/U: 56.5
Team Leaders
Louisville Cardinals Leaders
Briggs Cherry
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Isaac Brown
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Payton Cook
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
NC State Wolfpack Leaders
CJ Bailey
Passing Ldr β’ QB
RJ Boyd
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Amiri Acker
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Louisville Cardinals (44.3%)
NC State Wolfpack (55.7%)
Total Submissions: 42 circles
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