UNC, NC State renew rivalry with eyes on even bigger goals

Posted Nov 24, 2016
North Carolina wants a division title. N.C. State simply wants a bowl invitation. When these neighborhood rivals play Friday, the only thing for certain is that it'll be a tough day for the losers — whose pursuit of their biggest remaining goal will be denied by the team they dislike the most. "I'd say it's a great rivalry," UNC coach Larry Fedora said. (Associated Press)

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