Turnovers, timely score leads NC State past Miami
NC State football kicked off against Miami shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday night and, after an intense defensive battle, the Wolfpack won 20-6 and achieved bowl eligibility.
During Saturday’s pregame, graduate linebacker Payton Wilson and graduate tight end Trent Pennix both went through full warmups. Wilson has a small brace on his right knee.
Throughout the game, TheWolfpacker.com posted updates on the key moments and highlights from the clash with the Hurricanes.
Live updates from NC State vs. Miami
FOURTH QUARTER
11:13
Narveson hits the 19-yard field goal. NC State leads 20-6 with 1:37 left in the game.
11:00
NC State forces a fourth and long, and Devan Boykin records an interception. The Pack takes over at the Miami 15 with 3:52 left in the game.
10:53
The Pack went on a 97-yard touchdown drive, punctuated by a 31-yard Kendrick Raphael touchdown run. NC State leads 17-6 with 5:03 left in the game.
10:44
Shyheim Battle stuffed a fourth and one attempt at inside the 10-yard line. NC State forces the turnover on downs with 9:47 left in the game.
THIRD QUARTER
10:30
END OF 3Q: Miami has the ball in Wolfpack territory at the 38-yard line.
10:27
Another three and out for the Pack. Noonkester punts down to the Miami 25 with 2:22 left in the quarter.
10:23
Payton Wilson nearly secured an interception, and the Pack forced a three-and-out. An impressive punts sets NC State up at its own 40.
10:17
The Pack has zero offensive momentum, going three and out again. Noonkester punts down to the Miami 17 with 4:52 left in the third.
10:12
The Pack forced a three and out, and pressure forced a short punt. NC State takes over at its own 30 with 6:36 left in the third.
10:06
The Wolfpack quickly went three and out.
10:04
Miami drove into Wolfpack territory, but the defense forces a missed 45-yard field goal.
SECOND QUARTER
9:36
HALFTIME: The Wolfpack leads 10-6
9:29
Brayden Narveson nailed a 39-yard field goal to extend NC State’s lead to 10-6 with 2:55 left in the half.
9:25
Timeout Wolfpack facing third and 20 with 3:41 left in the half from Miami’s 20.
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9:22
Red Hibbler forced a fumble on a sack, and the Pack takes over at the Miami 9.
9:17
MJ Morris thew an interception deep down the sideline. Miami takes over at the 10.
9:08
Aydan White made a great play on the ball to record an interception. NC State takes back over at the Wolfpack 20.
9:04
Miami sacks Morris and forced a fumble, recovering on NC State’s 29 with 11:27 left.
8:56
Miami drove deep into Wolfpack territory, but a Jaylon Scott pass breakup in the red zone forced another field goal. The Pack leads 7-6 with 13:09 left in the second quarter.
FIRST QUARTER
8:46
END OF 1Q: NC State leads 7-3 with Miami driving down to the Wolfpack 25 yard line.
8:43
Touchdown NC State. Jordan Poole lined up as an h-back and hauled in a 12-yard pass on third and short. NC State leads 7-3.
8:29
Morris missed an open Concepcion down the field and came up just short on a third down scramble. Noonkester punts again down to the Miami 26 with 5:14 left in the first quarter.
8:22
Miami drove into NC State territory on a 12-play drive, but a Payton Wilson pass breakup forced a 48-yard field goal. The Hurricanes converted the try to take a 3-0 lead with 6:57 left in the first.
8:14
The Wolfpack picked up a first down, but the drive stalled after an MJ Morris face mask penalty. Caden Noonkester punted down to the Miami 28.
8:03
Miami wins the toss and defers.
