NC State started the season ranked 24th in the Preseason AP Poll. The Wolfpack have only started the season ranked in the AP Poll on 8 occasions.
Up until now, NC State has never been ranked in the Preseason AP Poll, and gone on to miss a Bowl Game.
2024 – Pre – 24th/ Final – ? – ?
2022 – Pre – 13th/Final – NR – Duke’s Mayo Bowl
2003 – Pre – 16th/Final – NR – Tangerine Bowl
1993 – Pre – 25th/Final – NR – Hall of Fame Bowl
1989 – Pre – 24th/Final – NR – Copper Bowl
1975 – Pre – 13th/Final – NR – Peach Bowl
1974 – Pre – 18th/Final – 11th – Bluebonnet Bowl
1973 – Pre – 17th/Final – 16th – Liberty Bowl
The Wolfpack has never done well when they carry preseason hype into a season.