How UNC football players view NC State rivalry game after 'difficult' season

Posted Nov 26, 2025
Likely to miss a bowl game for the first time since 2018, UNC Football visits NC State on Saturday (7:30 p.m., ACC Network), for the regular-season finale. Offensive lineman Austin Blaske described it as a “challenging” season and receiver Kobe Paysour said “it’s been difficult,” but both are motivated to finish their careers on a positive note in Raleigh. (MSN.com)

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