This was the 71st meeting between NC State and Maryland, who spent 1953 to 2014 in the ACC together; entering the game, the all-time series was tied, 33–33–4.
[10] NC State finished their regular season with an overall 8–4 record, 4–4 in ACC games.
After starting with four wins against non-conference opponents, the Wolfpack went 4-4 during Atlantic Coast Conference games for the rest of the season.
The Wolfpack played four ranked teams, losing to Clemson, Syracuse, while defeating North Carolina and Wake Forest.
After starting with three wins against non-conference opponents, the Terrapins went 4–5 during Big Ten Conference games for the rest of the season.