US EditionNC State tops Florida State 21-11 behind Joly's TD, 2 late special-teams turnovers by Seminoles
N.C. State clinched bowl eligibility with a 21-11 win, capitalizing on Florida State’s special-teams errors and strong defensive play led by Devon Marshall’s two interceptions.
- On Nov. 21, 2025, N.C. State Wolfpack beat Florida State Seminoles 21-11 in Raleigh, with Justin Joly catching the decisive fourth-down touchdown to secure bowl eligibility.
- Consecutive punt-return miscues by FSU handed NC State a short field, including a muffed punt that bounced back with 3:53 left, while coach Mike Norvell described the mistakes as `catastrophic`.
- C.J. Bailey paced the Wolfpack offense with efficient passing, completing 18 of 25 for 152 yards and two touchdowns while Will Wilson capped a 15-play drive with a 1-yard TD run.
- With the defeat, Florida State Seminoles sit 5-6 and must beat Florida at Gainesville on Nov. 29 to become bowl eligible; NC State Wolfpack prepares for a Nov. 29 home rivalry with North Carolina Tar Heels.
- Coach Dave Doeren celebrated his 11th bowl-eligible season at N.C. State as a postgame medical scare drew trainers and medical staff to the tunnel while Wolfpack cheerleaders took a knee.
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NC State tops Florida State 21-11 behind Joly's TD, 2 late special-teams turnovers by Seminoles
Justin Joly had a clinching fourth-down touchdown catch with 1:47 left as N.C. State beat Florida State 21-11 to become bowl eligible. Will Wilson scored on a short keeper while C.J. Bailey had two TD throws for N.C. State. The…
NC State tops Florida State 21-11 behind Joly's TD, 2 late special-teams turnovers by Seminoles
Justin Joly had a clinching fourth-down touchdown catch with 1:47 left as N.C. State beat Florida State 21-11 to become bowl eligible. Will Wilson scored on a short keeper while C.J. Bailey had two TD throws for N.C. State. The…
NC State tops Florida State 21-11 behind Joly’s TD, 2 late special-teams turnovers by Seminoles
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Justin Joly had a clinching fourth-down touchdown catch with 1:47 left — coming after Florida State committed turnovers on back-to-back late punt returns — to help N.C. State hang for a 21-11 win Friday night and…
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