The day didn't exactly go as scripted.
Every ticket was sold, the field was painted and a variety of special events were planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carter-Finley Stadium.
And in spite of the conditions, Wolfpack Nation, more than 25,000 strong, donned ponchos and garbage bags, wrapped their phones in ziplocks and cheered like their lives depended on it.
And although the day didn't go exactly as planned, it was still a special day.
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A day when a water-logged ball miraculously cleared the crossbar to put the first points on the board.
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A rainy day that couldn't stop a rainy Dayes
The Pack's senior running back ran for 126 yards on 23 muddy, sloppy carries - more than double the total of the entire Fighting Irish team.
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A day when the starting offensive line played every snap and gave new meaning to getting down and dirty in the trenches.
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And when the coaching staff called for the "Monsoon Package" -
which saw Jalan McClendon bulldozing his way for 56 rushing yards on 10 carries and a 2-2 passing performance.
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A day when the NC State defense completely stymied the Fighting Irish, holding them to 113 total yards and just three points ....
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