NC State, Louisville Atlantic Coast Conference Teams That Have Same Exact Overall Records Are Opposing Each Other Saturday Afternoon In Raleigh

NC State, Louisville Atlantic Coast Conference teams have same exact records overall records are opposing each other Saturday afternoon in North Carolina’s state capital.

Where?

On the gridiron!

NC State has a record of 2-2 overall is 0-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference because they beat Appalachian State who is a member of Sun Belt 41-31 on Saturday September 26, 2026 in Raleigh where Jayden Scott made up for his fumble against Vanderbilt the weekend before on Saturday September 19, 2026 where his his mistake cost NC State the game as they lost to Vanderbilt 35-31 Saturday because Jayden Scott fumbled Cayden Daniels recovered Brock Taylor kicked made extra point in Nashville Tennessee. Jayden Scott made up for his fumble against Vanderbilt in 41-31 win over Appalachian State on Saturday September 26, 2026 by scoring NC State go ahead touchdown what was a 16 yard rushing touchdown to along with Kanoah Vinesett kicking, making extra point putting NC State ahead of Appalachian State 38-31 in 4th quarter.

Following NC State’s 41-31 win over Appalachian NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren shared his thoughts by saying This team just battled all week,”With a lot of negativity outside of our program, they just insulated themselves and blocked the noise and I'm proud of them for that.”It's easy for people on the outside to panic,”It's easy for people on the outside to panic,”but I have a lot of trust in these players and I knew that they would come through.”

According to Associated Press article on ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401864572

While NC State won their game over Appalachian State by 10 points you can’t say the same for 16th Louisville because they lost to Wake Forest 30-27 on Saturday in Winston Salem following Louisville evening score at 27-27 on a Carson Hilbert 57 yard field goal in the 3rd quarter. Wake Forest kicked, made field goal of their own as Connor Colvert kicked, made 32 yard field goal with 6:20 remaining in regulation in 4th quarter.

Following Louisville’s 30-27 loss Louisville Head Coach Jeff Brohm shared his thoughts by saying “We didn’t play very sharp at all because as team Louisville was flagged ine times for 90 yards, the third time this season the Cardinals have been penalized that many times and also the third time they amassed at least 90 penalty yards. “

According to ESPN App

Kickoff is set for 3:30pm Eastern Time from Carter Finely Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ACC Network with Justin Kutcher, Max Browne, Madison Fitzpatrick commentating!

NBC Sports Washington (NBCSW) has named Justin Kutcher its Washington Wizards play-by-play announcer, and former Wizard Drew Gooden game analyst. Kutcher, who has 13 years of play-by-play experience for national networks, including FOX Sports and ESPN, and 14-year NBA veteran Gooden, will serve alongside longtime courtside reporter Chris Miller to lead NBCSW’s live-game coverage of the Wizards, beginning with the 2019-20 NBA season.

“We are tremendously excited and proud to unveil a dynamic new team to provide NBC Sports Washington’s live coverage of Wizards basketball,” said NBCSW Sr. VP and GM Damon Phillips. “Justin’s skill, dedication and tremendous body of work have established him as one of the preeminent sports announcers nationwide. His impressive background and passion for basketball, combined with the considerable NBA and Wizards knowledge Drew and Chris have accumulated, will result in a high-quality, entertaining product for fans.”

Overall, Kutcher has 17 years of experience as a play-by-play announcer covering top sports and premier events across professional and college leagues and conferences. Most recently, he spent seven years with FOX Sports calling national coverage of NCAA basketball and football, the NFL and MLB. He also contributed to coverage of the past four USGA U.S. Open Championships, several international soccer events, including the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2016 Copa America Centenario, as well as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Prior to FOX Sports, Kutcher served as a play-by-play announcer for ESPN for four years. During that time, he led live coverage for a variety of sports, including basketball, football, baseball, softball, volleyball and hockey, across professional, college and high school leagues, and conferences. In addition to FOX Sports and ESPN, he called collegiate events for CSTV, now CBS Sports Network, for two years, as well as BTN, and contributed to MLB.com digital programming.

Max Browne joined ESPN as a college football analyst for ESPN and ACC Network in 2025 and is currently the lead analyst for ACC Network Primetime Football. A former quarterback and captain at both USC and Pitt, Browne’s broadcasting career includes roles with The CW, Pac-12 Network, Stadium and USC. He also hosts his own self-titled football-themed Max Browne Show on YouTube.

A standout quarterback from Skyline High School in Sammamish, Wash., Browne was named Gatorade National Football Player of the Year in 2012, earned Washington State Gatorade Player of the Year honors twice and was USA Today’s High School Offensive Player of the Year. He set Washington prep records for most passing yards (12,953) and completions (882), totaling 146 touchdown passes across his high school career.

Browne holds degrees in business, communications and marketing, and is active in athlete mental health advocacy through “The Hidden Opponent” with his wife, Victoria Garrick-Browne – a fellow USC alum, former Trojans volleyball player and successful podcaster. The couple lives in Santa Monica.

Madison Fitzpatrick joined ESPN as a volleyball analyst and sideline reporter in 2023 after a standout career at Florida State University. A former captain of the Seminoles’ beach volleyball team, Fitzpatrick was a two-time NCAA national championship runner-up and earned multiple academic and athletic honors while completing her master’s degree in journalism.

Since joining ESPN, Fitzpatrick has covered indoor and beach volleyball as a sideline reporter, including the NCAA Championships, while also hosting on ACC Network. In 2026, Fitzpatrick expanded her role to college football, working the sideline for ACC Network Primetime Football games.

In her free time, Madison is a foodie and travel enthusiast who loves to write, explore new places, workout, play beach volleyball and spend time with friends and family.

According to https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/nbc-sports-washington-names-justin-kutcher-play

https://espnpressroom.com/bio/max-browne/

https://espnpressroom.com/bio/madison-fitzpatrick/