UNC stands in the way of N.C. State history and ACC title hopes Posted Nov 25, 2021 A win over the Tar Heels would keep N.C. State in contention for its first trip to an ACC title game next month, also needing a Boston College win over Wake Forest to secure the top spot in the ACC Atlantic Division. N.C State head coach Dave Doeren is 4-4 all-time against the Tar Heels. North Carolina head coach Mack Brown is 7-7 versus N.C. State. (Gaston Gazette)