College football · Friday, October 23, 2026
NC State Wolfpack at Stanford Cardinal: College football start time, rest and research checklist
10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT). Game 7 of 7 on the College football slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
NC State Wolfpack played at Stanford Cardinal on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT) in the College football. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 28, Stanford Cardinal 31. Long break for NC State Wolfpack: 13 days since the last game. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: NC State Wolfpack 28, Stanford Cardinal 31
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack lost at home against Wake Forest Demon Deacons 14-38 on Sat, Oct 10. Full days off before this game: 12.
Next on the schedule: home against California Golden Bears on Sat, Oct 31 at 12:00 PM ET.
Home
Stanford Cardinal
Stanford Cardinal won at home against Elon Phoenix 34-7 on Sat, Oct 17. Full days off before this game: 5.
Next on the schedule: at Louisville Cardinals on Sat, Oct 31 at 3:15 PM ET.
- Long break for NC State Wolfpack: 13 days since the last game.
Editor’s note
NC State at Stanford is the latest kickoff of the night at 10:30 PM ET, which leaves the longest window for late roster news. Recheck availability before reading the matchup.
Ordered by DeepChamp’s ranking model for how much research attention a game warrants. That is not a prediction and not a pick. Confirm availability with the team before relying on it.
Research checklist for NC State Wolfpack at Stanford Cardinal
College football has large talent gaps, varied schemes and heavy roster turnover, so researching a number means looking at tempo, depth and scheme rather than relying on a short sample of results.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for NC State Wolfpack and Stanford Cardinal close to the start.
- Confirm quarterback and key-player availability, since depth drops quickly in college football.
- Check pace and the point spread’s size, because large spreads change how often a team passes late.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did NC State Wolfpack vs Stanford Cardinal start on Fri, Oct 23?
NC State Wolfpack at Stanford Cardinal was scheduled for 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT) on Friday, October 23, 2026. It was game 7 of 7 on the College football slate.
What was the score of NC State Wolfpack at Stanford Cardinal on Fri, Oct 23?
NC State Wolfpack 28, Stanford Cardinal 31 (final).
When did NC State Wolfpack last play before this game?
NC State Wolfpack lost at home against Wake Forest Demon Deacons 14-38 on Sat, Oct 10.
When did Stanford Cardinal last play before this game?
Stanford Cardinal won at home against Elon Phoenix 34-7 on Sat, Oct 17.
Is either team on a back-to-back in NC State Wolfpack vs Stanford Cardinal?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for NC State Wolfpack vs Stanford Cardinal?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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