Can NC State football stop Syracuse? How to watch, stream Wolfpack vs Orange in prime time

N.C. State football plays under the lights on Saturday in its third ACC contest, and the Pack hopes to avoid its worst start in conference play since 2014.

The Wolfpack (3-3, 0-2 ACC) welcomes Syracuse to Raleigh on Saturday for the prime-time matchup. The Orange (4-1, 1-1 ACC) is a formidable opponent, ranking among the best teams in the nation for offensive output. The Syracuse defense isn’t quite to the level of its scoring threats, but N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren acknowledges its versatility.

Syracuse isn’t afraid to go with a three- or four-man front and sometimes use both in the same game. The program effectively merges two systems. Fadil Diggs is a leader on the defensive front and can create havoc.

Of course, the Orange also brings quarterback Kyle McCord, wide receiver Trebor Pena and running back LeQuint Allen. All three provide consistency on the high-scoring offense.

Doeren called the upcoming game a “great challenge, an opportunity” for the Wolfpack to improve and hopefully come away with the win.

“I know all of us wanted better than 3-3. Trust me, no one’s more disappointed than me and our players, but I also know N.C. State’s about fighting and not giving up, and that’s where we’re at,” Doeren said on Monday. “We’ve been in worse situations, rallied and had really good finishes. That’s what we’re going to try to do. We got six games, six opportunities. We’ll take them all one at a time. We’ll work our butts off. (There’s) a lot to play for, a lot to fight for. I know it’s frustrating. I feel your pain, but I know one thing about this school, we don’t quit, we dig in and fight and we stick together.”

Kickoff time + TV channel for the Wolfpack’s Week 7 game

The Wolfpack takes on the Orange at 8 p.m. Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on ACC Network. This is the first evening kickoff after the team played four straight afternoon games.

Other viewing options for the NC State, Syracuse game

Fans without cable can watch the ACC Network on ESPN+, fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV.

Syracuse at NC State game and TV info

Teams: NC State Wolfpack (3-3, 0-2 ACC) vs Syracuse Orange (4-1, 1-1 ACC)

Where: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

Date: Saturday, Oct. 12

Time: 8 p.m.

TV: ACC Network

Stream: fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV

Series history: The Wolfpack leads the series 13-3. It lost the most recent matchup in 2022, 24-9, on the road. N.C. State boasts a 7-3 record against the Orange since it joined the ACC in 2013.

Betting line: N.C. State opened as a 2.5-point underdog to Syracuse, according to VegasInsider, with the initial over-under set at 52.5 points. It has since increased to a 4.5-point underdog with an over-under set at 54.5 points.