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Grayson McCall injury update: Dave Doeren provides latest after QB taken to hospital

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NC State QB Grayson McCall leaves the game vs. Wake Forest on a cart
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During NC State’s loss to Wake Forest on Saturday, Wolfpack quarterback Grayson McCall was taken to the hospital after taking a huge hit. After the game, Dave Doeren offered a promising update on where things stand.

McCall was carted off the field in the first quarter after suffering a scary injury. The CW broadcast said he headed to the hospital for further evaluation and Doeren said the early reports are promising.

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“All the reports back from the hospital are positive,” Doeren said in his postgame press conference, via The Wolfpacker.

At the time of his injury, McCall completed 3-of-5 passes for 42 yards and took a carry for nine yards. CJ Bailey came in to take over for him as NC State eventually fell to Wake Forest 34-30 in the final minutes of the game.

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NC State was trailing 3-0 with 9:53 left in the first quarter when McCall – who transferred in from Coastal Carolina – attempted to scramble for a first down on third-and-11. Several Wake Forest defenders converged on him, and his helmet went flying as he was hit.

The commentators pointed out McCall’s history of head injuries as he was down. He also missed some earlier this season for a separate injury.

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“Remember, this is a young man who has suffered a number of head injuries. Has actually had bleeding on the brain at different points in time in his career,” play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman said. “And this appears to be a very, very serious injury.”

NC State players were clearly upset and were praying for Grayson McCall as he stayed down on the field. His family came down to the field and was with him as he was loaded onto a cart and eventually taken off on a cart.

The game was paused for several minutes while McCall was down on the field. He was able to wave to the crowd as they cheered while he was taken off.

Nick Kosko and Matt Connolly contributed.