Richmond vs NC State Picks and Prediction for Friday, September 11, 2026
The Richmond Spiders visit the NC State Wolfpack on Friday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, with the opening kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and coverage on ESPNU. Richmond is 2-0 and 1-0 in the Patriot League after beating Bucknell 35-14 and Howard 28-21. NC State is 0-1 and 0-1 in the ACC after opening with a 34-8 loss at Virginia. Can Richmond win its third straight, or will NC State win its first after an opening-game loss? Get ready for Friday night with our free NCAAF picks.
Richmond Spiders
Richmond has produced 754 total yards through two games, an average of 377 per game. The Spiders have totaled 460 passing yards and 294 rushing yards, averaging 230 passing and 147 rushing yards per game. Richmond is scoring 31.5 points per game after putting up 35 against Bucknell and 28 at Howard. Ashten Snelsire has thrown for 460 yards and six touchdowns across the two wins, while Aziz Foster-Powell has 144 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
The Spiders were held to 300 total yards by Howard after producing 454 in the opener, but Richmond still earned a 28-21 road victory. The defense has surrendered 17.5 points per game, allowing 14 to Bucknell and 21 to Howard. Richmond held Howard to 240 total yards and forced two turnovers. Camden Byrd has been a major part of the pass rush with three sacks.
NC State Wolfpack
NC State has played only once, so its numbers are single-game totals rather than averages. The Wolfpack managed 168 total yards in the 34-8 loss at Virginia, finishing with 92 passing yards and 76 rushing yards. CJ Bailey completed 12 of 23 passes for 84 yards with one interception and added 33 yards on 10 carries. NC State finished with only 10 first downs and converted 4 of 13 third downs.
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The Wolfpack defense faced 413 yards of Virginia offense, including 258 on the ground. NC State allowed 34 points while recording one sack and three tackles for loss. Popo Aguirre finished with 18 tackles, while Harvey Dyson III and LaCorian Hodge each recorded half a sack. NC State also committed two turnovers and possessed the ball for only 21:57 in the opener.
Richmond vs NC State Prediction
Richmond enters with two wins and has averaged 377 total yards and 31.5 points through two games. NC State has only one result to judge, but the Wolfpack struggled badly against Virginia, producing 168 yards and eight points while allowing 413 yards. Richmond has shown more offensive production through two weeks, but NC State now returns home after facing an ACC opponent on the road. The Wolfpack have the talent advantage, but Richmond’s early-season production points toward a competitive game before NC State pulls away. Final Score Prediction: NC State Wolfpack win and cover ATS, 35-17.
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