the 1947 nc state wolfpack football team was an american football team that represented north carolina state university as a member of the southern conference (socon) during the 1947 college football season. in its fourth season under head coach beattie feathers, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record (3–2–1 against socon opponents), outscored opponents by a total of 92 to 57, and was ranked no. 17 in the final ap poll.