Coming off a tough 10 point loss to Clemson, the Noles come back home to face the NC State Wolfpack. As always (the two times I’ve written game previews) I provide zero insight into the actual game, but let’s down to a visul preview of what this game might look like.
Wolfpack Uniforms
The Wolfpack have traditionally had a really nice uniform set. Classic Red & White with black trim – historically they’ve had a pretty standard look. However starting in 2018 Adidas must’ve finally worn them down. They added some crazy shoulder stripes, got a brand new Wolfpack font and did make one awesome change – They added the vintage Sailor Wolf logo to the helmets. I’m not a huge fan of these uniforms as a whole – but their helmets are fantastic. NC State also has worn a single alternate uniform this year, a really ugly grey with red helmets linked here.
NC State at FSU History
Since joining the ACC, the Noles and Wolfpack have played in Tallahassee every single odd numbered year since 1993. Prior to that, the two teams played several games in the ’50s and ’60s. In Tallahassee, believe it or not – Florida State has never worn anything but the traditional Gold/Garnet/Gold combo. You’d have to go back to the 1960s when FSU’s standard uniform was white to find something different.
NC State did wear their alternate red helmets one time at FSU in the 90s – I can’t find any great pictures of those but there is a video buried on YouTube.
FSU’s record at home in the modern era – 11-3 in their garnet & gold.
NC State’s record in each set is as follows:
White/White/White: 2-4, .333
White/White/Red: 1-5, .167
Red/White/Red: 0-1, .000
Red/White/White: 0-1, .000
My prediction
There’s no reason to think FSU won’t continue to roll with the garnet and gold here. I think NC State gets some nice contrast and brings their all whites to Tallahassee. Here’s what that might look like:
Blast from the Past
Shoutout to the unbelievable archive from Garnet & Great on Flickr for some of the pictures. Check it out here.
Florida State Uniform Database 