Mensah, Castle Lead Duke to Comeback Past NC State

Mensah, Castle lead Duke to comeback past NC State

DURHAM — Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes and Duke snapped a two-game losing streak, overcoming a 13-point deficit to beat N.C. State 45-33 on Saturday.

NC State football snap counts, PFF grades and notes: Offense at Duke

NC State lost 45-33 at Duke on Saturday afternoon. The Wolfpack offense's PFF grades reflected a team that found success in the defeat.

NC State's tough loss to Duke: Dave Doeren's postgame analysis - Chatham Journal Newspaper

Durham, NC – In a postgame press conference following a disappointing 45-33 loss to Duke, NC State’s Head Coach Dave Doeren acknowledged the team’s struggles and highlighted critical mistakes that contributed to the defeat. With a two-score lead at one point in the game, Doeren emphasized the importance of accountability and execution, noting that turnovers and penalties ultimately derailed the Wolfpack’s chances for victory. As the team prepare…

Duke finds self, beats State 45-33

After losing back-to-back games, Duke took a good long look at itself. “We talked about our identity,” said coach Manny Diaz. “About how Duke football wins, which we thought we’d gotten away from.” Last year’s Blue Devils went 9-3 in the regular season, including a program record-breaking comeback against UNC. “We were defined by our mental toughness, our resiliency, our togetherness,” Diaz said. This year, however, Duke fell behind early agains…

Castle Rushes for Three Scores; Blue Devils Surge Past Wolfpack, 45-33

DURHAM, N.C. – A blocked field goal, another three-touchdown performance from quarterback Darian Mensah and three rushing touchdowns from Anderson Castle helped propel Duke past NC State 45-33 on Saturday inside Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. Duke (2-2, 1-0 ACC) trailed 20-7 before ripping off three touchdowns in 3:50 of game time spanning the end of the second quarter and start of the third. The comeback is the 12th largest in program hi…

Castle Rushes for Three Scores; Blue Devils Surge Past Wolfpack, 45-33 - Duke University

A blocked field goal, another three-touchdown performance from quarterback Darian Mensah and three rushing touchdowns from Anderson Castle helped propel Duke past NC State 45-33 on Saturday inside Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.