NC State vs Stanford head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 8, Friday, October 23, 2026.
The Breakdown
Stanford's 61 composite tops NC State's 57; 3.7★ linebackers lead a roster just 14% portal.
When NC State has the ball: Duke Scott's 3★ legs meet Stanford's 3.7★ linebackers: 4★ Ernest Cooper and Tevarua Tafiti, four years each.
When Stanford has the ball: The 3.4★ offensive line, 3.2 years average, holds a slight edge on NC State's 3★ D-line.
Swing factor: Even at 3★: transfer Davis Warren brings three years, CJ Bailey two for NC State.
X-factor: Friday in October, NC State crossing the country to Stanford — coast-to-coast trip in Week 8.