The NC State vs. East Carolina football rivalry has been a roller coaster ride ever since it began back in 1970. After the 2 schools met for the first time on October 10th in 1970, with the Wolfpack defeating the Pirates 23-6 in Carter-Finley Stadium, they would go on to play one another every year from 1970 to 1987, winning 12 of the 18 contests. All 18 of those games were held in Raleigh.
Things got dramatic in 1987, leading then NC State Athletics Director Jim Valvano to suspend the Wolfpack from scheduling future games against the Pirates.