Memphis will finish its 2025 season with a matchup against NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl. Here's our prediction.

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NC State and Memphis are due to play at 2:30 p.m. ET Friday in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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Burke finished as one of the best right tackles in college football in his final season with the Memphis Tigers. At 6-foot-9, he is truly a massive human. NC State's undersized defensive line will have its hands full when trying to attack Burke in the Gasparilla Bowl.

The Wolfpack made FSU pay after the two botched punts. On a fourth-and-6 from the FSU 12, C.J. Bailey hit Justin Joly on a 12-yard touchdown pass to help lift NC State to a 21-11 lead with about 2 minutes to play.

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While it's still early in his recruitment, NC State is reportedly emerging as a favorite for Austin Ballou, an offensive tackle prospect from Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Wolfpack recently became involved with Ballou, extending him an offer on Nov 2 following an unofficial visit.