RALEIGH
The immediate stakes for N.C. State’s trip to North Carolina on Friday are fairly straightforward.
If N.C. State (5-6) wins, the Wolfpack will qualify for a bowl and play again this season.
If the Wolfpack loses to the Tar Heels (8-3) at Kenan Stadium, it could get complicated for N.C. State coach Dave Doeren. Doeren, who has a 23-26 overall record in his fourth season, said the only focus for the team will be on getting ready for UNC and not his job status.
“For a season of ‘almosts,’ we’d love to finish it with a win against our rival,” Doeren said Monday.