The UNC vs. NC State Rivalry is as Petty as it is Mediocre. That’s What Makes it Great.

Posted Nov 29, 2025
Bryn Renner couldn’t believe it. The UNC quarterback’s gear was red. In fact, the entire locker room, the inner sanctum of the football program, was red. That could only mean it was NC State week. "They painted my cleats red. Everybody was ticked off. It set the precedent for the entire week of practice to go into NC State week with a little bit of an edge." (Chapelboro.com)

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