It had the same origins as the fight between the Wolverines and Buckeyes, too. Shortly after the final whistle blew in NC State's 35–30 win over North Carolina, a Wolfpack player tried to plant a red-and-black flag at midfield.

In what has apparently become a common practice after winning a rivalry game, as seen throughout the day, the Wolfpack attempted to plant their team's flag at midfield. Something that North Carolina players did not take too kindly too, and ended up exchanging blows over.