NC State and Wake Forest are set to clash this weekend, the 118th edition of the longest-running continuous rivalry in the ACC, inside Carter-Finley Stadium.
For Demon Deacons coach Dave Clawson , who has a long history with Pack coach Dave Doeren dating back to their time in the Mid-American Conference together, this is another opportunity for the two history-rich programs to meet with the second- and third-longest tenured coaches in the league.
“The challenge this week is a very good and very talented NC State team,” Clawson told reporters Tuesday. “This is the 12th or 13th time that coach Dave Doeren have brought our teams against each other. Dave’s an excellent coach. … When you look at their roster, you can see why the expectations this year were so high for them.”
Clawson, who has battled Doeren and the Wolfpack for several recruits over the years, raved about NC State’s offense. He complimented the offensive line, specifically calling left tackle Anthony Belton “an outstanding player,” before turning his attention to the Pack’s skill players.