Who's Playing
NC State Wolfpack @ UConn Huskies
Current Records: NC State 0-0, UConn 0-0
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field -- East Hartford, Connecticut
- TV: CBS Sports Network
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What to Know
The UConn Huskies will look to defend their home turf on Thursday against the NC State Wolfpack at 7:30 p.m. ET at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.
These teams both struggled last season when it came to fourth down efficiency. UConn were ranked 112th in the nation, having averaged an unimpressive 41.7% over the course of the season. NC State, meanwhile, were ranked 108th at 39.6%.
Looking back to last season, UConn finished a solid 6-6 in the regular season last year, but they're hoping to make up for the 28-14 loss they were dealt in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. Speaking of bowl games, NC State finished 8-4 in the regular season but they also didn't get the ending they wanted: they suffered a 16-12 loss in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
UConn will need to dig deep on Thursday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. They finished last season with a stellar 9-4 record against the spread, so they might be worth a quick bet.
UConn was pulverized by NC State 41-10 in their previous matchup last September. Will UConn have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the match or check back on CBS Sports to find out.
Odds
NC State is a big 14.5-point favorite against UConn, according to the latest college football odds.
The over/under is set at 46.5 points.
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