NC State secured a solid 21-11 home victory over Florida State at Carter-Finley Stadium, with quarterback CJ Bailey tossing two touchdown passes to different receivers. The Wolfpack built a comfortable 14-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter before the Seminoles narrowed the gap with Tommy Castellanos finding Duce Robinson for a touchdown and converting a two-point attempt. Bailey responded when it mattered most, connecting with Justin Joly for a 12-yard score in the final minutes to seal the win for NC State.