THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026

NC State Football

ACC · Facts & traditions

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First student cohort

The college’s first classes included 72 students and six faculty members.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Nc State School — official source

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Agricultural and technical roots

NC State began as a college of agriculture and mechanic arts.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Nc State School — official source

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Textile alumni

The Carter brothers were graduates of NC State’s College of Textiles.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Nc State History — official source

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Albert Earle Finley

The stadium also honors athletics supporter Albert Earle Finley.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Nc State History — official source

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School of Design connection

Stadium architect Charles Kahn taught in NC State’s School of Design.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Nc State History — official source

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An anniversary on the date

The 2016 anniversary game fell exactly fifty years after the opening game.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Nc State Centennial — official source

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College Inn connection

Finley donated a motel for use as an athletics dormitory known as the College Inn.

Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Nc State History — official source

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