North Carolina State dominated Memphis 31-7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, building a commanding 24-0 halftime lead behind quarterback CJ Bailey's three total touchdowns. Bailey connected with Wesley Grimes for a 31-yard score and Teddy Hoffmann for a 40-yard strike, while also rushing for a 14-yard touchdown in the opening quarter. The Wolfpack defense stifled Memphis throughout, allowing just one score on a 28-yard Brendon Lewis touchdown pass to Jamari Hawkins late in the second quarter.