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Photos: NC State football vs. Cal
N.C. State’s Deandre Desinor (20) scores on a 49-yard touchdown reception in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
N.C. State’s Deandre Desinor (20) scores on a 49-yard touchdown reception in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Ethan Hyman

The N.C. State football team hosts California in their first game since head coach Dave Doeren was fired.

Interim head coach Todd Goebbel now leads the team, its first home game since Wake Forest rolled to a 38-14 win on Oct. 10 — as the program looks to snap a two-game losing streak.

Keep checking back for more images from the game.

N.C. State interim head coach Todd Goebbel leads the Walk of Champions before N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
N.C. State interim head coach Todd Goebbel leads the Walk of Champions before N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Ethan Hyman
N.C. State linebacker Popo Aguirre (0) stops California wide receiver Tyree Sams (81) in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
N.C. State linebacker Popo Aguirre (0) stops California wide receiver Tyree Sams (81) in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Ethan Hyman
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey (11) looks for a receiver downfield in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey (11) looks for a receiver downfield in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Ethan Hyman
California wide receiver Chase Hendricks (7) pulls in a 30-yard touchdown reception as N.C. State’s Michael Tate (24) and Ty White (10) defend in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
California wide receiver Chase Hendricks (7) pulls in a 30-yard touchdown reception as N.C. State’s Michael Tate (24) and Ty White (10) defend in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Ethan Hyman
N.C. State running back Davion Gause (7) is stopped by California defensive back Isaiah Crosby (23) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
N.C. State running back Davion Gause (7) is stopped by California defensive back Isaiah Crosby (23) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Ethan Hyman
Fans in the upper deck watch in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Fans in the upper deck watch in the first half of N.C. State’s game against California at Cater-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Ethan Hyman

This story was originally published October 31, 2026 at 2:12 PM with the headline "Photos: NC State football vs. Cal."

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