2021 schedule
NC State
ACC
Final rank
#1
Record
9-3
Points
28
Diff
+161
Scored
397
Allowed
236
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2021 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Florida(Tier 3) | Home | 45 – 0 | W | +3 |
| 3 | Mississippi State(Tier 2) | Away | 10 – 24 | L | 0 |
| 4 | FCS opponent | Home | 45 – 7 | W | 0 |
| 5 | Clemson(Premier) | Home | 27 – 21 | W | +5 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech(Tier 3) | Home | 34 – 27 | W | +3 |
| 8 | Boston College(Tier 3) | Away | 33 – 7 | W | +3 |
| 9 | Miami (FL)(Premier) | Away | 30 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Louisville(Tier 2) | Home | 28 – 13 | W | +4 |
| 11 | Florida State(Tier 2) | Away | 28 – 14 | W | +4 |
| 12 | Wake Forest(Tier 4) | Away | 42 – 45 | L | 0 |
| 13 | Syracuse(Tier 3) | Home | 41 – 17 | W | +3 |
| 14 | North Carolina(Tier 3) | Home | 34 – 30 | W | +3 |
