US EditionNC State's late 4th-down stop seals 24-17 win against East Carolina to open season
NC State secured a 24-17 victory with a critical defensive stop on fourth-and-1 and limited East Carolina to 30 rushing yards, showcasing strong defensive coordination.
- NC State Wolfpack defeated the East Carolina Pirates 24-17 in the season opener on Thursday night at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
- The game followed last year's Military Bowl where ECU won 26-21 amid a late brawl, and NC State sought to reclaim defensive identity after allowing 326 rushing yards then.
- NC State gained early control with a 17-0 lead, powered by quarterback CJ Bailey’s 318 passing yards, including a 48-yard touchdown to Wesley Grimes and an 11-yard rushing touchdown.
- NC State’s defense held East Carolina to just 30 rushing yards on 29 attempts and secured the victory by stopping a critical fourth-and-1 at their own 9-yard line with 37 seconds left, while coach Dave Doeren commended his team’s execution and determination.
- The victory improved NC State’s record to 1-0 and suggested defensive progress but also highlighted areas for refinement as the team aims to build its identity moving forward.
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Clayton NewsNC State holds strong, dispatches East Carolina to open season
CJ Bailey ran and threw for first-half touchdowns, but North Carolina State needed a late defensive stand to secure a 24-17 victory against visiting East Carolina in Thursday night's season opener at Raleigh, N.C.
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