The rivalry between N.C. State and North Carolina still runs deep even with the regular season officially wrapped. 

During a press conference with reporters Friday, Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren didn’t appear pleased that the first question of his media session was about rival head coach Bill Belichick. 

"That’s the first question I’m going to get today? Shocker," Doeren said.

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The question about the biggest news to hit the ACC this year was asked as N.C. State prepares for its bowl game against East Carolina, another in-state rival. 

Despite his initial remarks, Doeren did manage to welcome the famed former NFL coach to the conference before adding he’s not "really thinking" about North Carolina. 

"Well, one, welcome to the ACC, and  [I’m] excited to compete against coach. Obviously, all coaches in the business have a great amount of respect and know what he’s done in the profession. So, for me as a competitor, I’m excited to compete. And that’s about all I have to say about it because I’m really not thinking a whole lot about that program. I’m thinking about my own."

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Belichick, 72, entered the broadcast world after mutually agreeing to part ways with the New England Patriots last season. But the legendary coach returned to the sidelines when he agreed this week to take on the head coaching job at North Carolina. 

Belichick and Doeren will have a chance to settle things next year on the field. 

The Wolfpack are fresh off a victory in the long-standing rivalry, having defeated the Tar Heels 35-30 last month. 

For now, the focus for the Wolfpack on East Carolina when the two programs meet in the Military Bowl Dec. 28. 

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Several hours after members of Michigan and Ohio State's football team brawled over a flag-plant at midfield, a similar incident occurred in North Carolina.

N.C. State defeated North Carolina in Chapel Hill on Saturday, 35-30, and wanted to let everyone know about it.

So, shortly after the game, members of the Wolfpack tried to plant an N.C. State flag at midfield, where the Tar Heel logo sits.

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UNC took exception, and players had to be separated well after many punches were thrown.

Bunches of players were on top of one another near midfield in what became a scary-looking incident.

UNC receiver J.J. Jones actually took the flag and threw it into the stands before getting into it with a member of the Wolfpack.

Eventually, N.C. State celebrated with their fans.

Even Florida and Florida State had to be separated later in the day. This situation was calmed down relatively quickly, and it did not appear that punches were thrown. Head coaches Mike Norvell and Billy Napier had an animated conversation regarding the incident, and Norvell tossed the Florida flag aside.

There was no such incident at College Station after Texas beat Texas A&M in the return of the in-state rivalry after a decade-plus hiatus.

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The UNC game marked Mack Brown's finale, with the school announcing Tuesday he won't return next year.

Hollywood Smothers slipped through the middle of the line for a 2-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left to help N.C. State beat their in-state rivals.

In Florida, the Gators took home a 31-11 victory in Tallahassee in what has been a season to forget for the Seminoles.

Both the Wolfpack and Tar Heels await bowl destinations – with the latter also awaiting the hiring of their next coach. The Gators will also see who they play in a bowl game, while the Noles went 2-10.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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