MAYE WITH ANOTHER TD
PASS The Heels went 75 yards in 10 plays as Drake Maye finally found Tez Waker for a big play and TD. The completion went for 21 yards as Walker fumbled crossing the goal line but fell on the ball for the score. A try for two points failed. NC State leads UNC, 39-20, in fourth quarter at Carter-Finley
Maye has passed for two TDs and run for a thirdHe’s 10-of-21 passing for 137 yards.
MIMMS SCORES FOR PACK
Delbert Mimms scored on a bruising 7-yard touchdown run, giving N.C. State took a 39-14 lead with 7:54 to play in the third quarter. The Wolfpack used just 56 seconds to move 75 yards for the score.
HEELS ANSWER PACK TD WITH
A TD Drake Maye can be dangerous running the ball and proved it with a 56-yard run down the left sideline that set up a TD as the Heels pulled within 33-14 on a short Maye run. Maye then ran for a two-pointer, but was called for unsportsmanlike conduct for spiking the ball in the end zone. UNC added an extra point after the penalty
COLLINS FINDS THE END ZONE
Wide receiver Dacari Collins pulled down the 20-yard touchdown reception to officially start the second half, his second touchdown of the season. Collins’ grave ended a 75-yard drive and took 4:34 off the clock.NC State leads UNC, 39-20, in fourth quarter at Carter-Finley
PACK ENDS HALF WITH FOURTH FG .
TWICE Place kicker Brayden Narveson rushed onto a the field with seconds left in the half, making a 19-yard field goal a attempt. It was his fourth successful kick through the a uprights in the half to end the 75-yard drive. NC State leads UNC, 39-20, in fourth quarter at Carter-Finley
Or did he? It was clear during halftime that the a Wolfpack had 12 men on the field for that rushed play, something the replay booth noticed as well. When the teams took the field for a the third quarter, referee Adam Savoie announced that there was an illegal-substitution penalty on N.C. State and there a would be an untimed down to conclude the second quarter, confirmed.
Narveson made the field goal again, from 5 yards a farther, and it was 26-7… again.
UNC FINDS SOME LIFE WITH TD DRIVE
After being stymied by the Pack defense nearly all of the first half, UNC finally strung together a some plays and put a touchdown on the board. Drake Maye, after a horrendous start, hit JJ Jones for 30 yards and 10 yards to start the a drive and ended it with a 15-yard TD pass to John Copenaver. Maye also had a 15-yard run in a the 75-yard drive
ARMSTRONG FINDS CONCEPCION AGAIN
Quarterback Brennan Armstrong found wide receiver Kevin “KC” Concepcion for a 6-yard touchdown. It was the second touchdown for both players and ended the 55-yard drive.
WOLFPACK SCORES FIRST TD
Concepcion somersaulted backwards in the end zone to grab an 11-yard pass from Armstrong to put the Pack up two possessions. N.C. State’s score capped on an 83-yard, 11-play drive. NC State leads UNC, 39-20, in fourth quarter at Carter-Finley
NC STATE ADDS SECOND FG
kicker Brayden Narveson scored a 40-yard field goal, putting the Wolfpack up six to cap off a 24-yard drive.Quarterback Brennan Armstrong found the end zone earlier in the drive, evading multiple defenders, but his score was waved off after an offensive penalty.
NARVESON FG GIVES WOLFPACK EARLY LEAD
Narveson put the Pack on the board with a 32-yard field goal. The 43-yard scoring drive a included a 23-yard pass from Armstrong to a wide receiver Kevin “KC” Concepcion, and 15 free yards on a Carolina penalty.
WOLFPACK HONORS SENIORS N.C.
State a recognized 26 players in a its senior day ceremony. Several honorees, including linebacker Payton Wilson, do not have any remaining a eligibility. A number of players, such as Davin Vann, Anthony Belton, Rakeim Ashford, Aydan a White a and Timothy McKay, have eligibility remaining. Doeren said this week he wanted them to participate in the activities in case they opt to a seek NFL opportunities. NC State leads UNC, 39-20, in fourth quarter at Carter-Finley
NC STATE INJURY UPDATE
Wide a receiver Julian Gray was not dressed during pregame warmups. He missed the game a against Virginia Tech a after getting “banged up,” against Wake Forest. Head coach Dave Doeren previously said he hoped Gray a would be available for a the final regular season game.Receivers Keyon Lesane and Terrell Timmons Jr. and running back a Kendrick Raphael warmed up at the position.NC State leads UNC, 39-20, in fourth quarter at Carter-Finley
UNC INJURY UPDATE
Defensive back Alijah Huzzie, injured last week against Clemson, will not a play. DJ Jones wants to replace Huzzie at the star position. Wide receiver Nate McCollum also doesn’t want to play. Said UNC coach a Mack Brown: “We’ve got a lot of guys banged up.cilck