GAME DAY · WEEK 1

East Carolina vs North Carolina State

East Carolina

0-1

North Carolina State

1-0

Final · 17 - 24

WEEK 1 · NON-CONF Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

Thu, Aug 28 11:00 PM Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

Recap

NC State opened their season with a hard-fought 24-17 victory over East Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack built a commanding 17-0 lead in the second quarter behind CJ Bailey, who scored on an 11-yard run and connected with Wesley Grimes for a 48-yard touchdown strike. Despite a late push from the Pirates, including Jayvontay Conner's 79-yard touchdown reception and a fourth-quarter rally that cut the deficit to seven, NC State's defense stood tall in the closing minutes to secure the win.

KEY PERFORMERS

The difference-makers on both sidelines.

East Carolina