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NC State's late comeback falls short vs. Syracuse

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Oct 5, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack fans during the first half of the game against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

NC State (3-4) turned the ball over 3 times and, despite 10 fourth quarter points, Syracuse (5-1) defeated the Wolfpack 24-17. The Pack allowed 424 yards and allowed 8 third down conversions.

TheWolfpacker.com was in the press box at Carter-Finley Stadium. Here are all of the key moments and highlights from Saturday’s clash between NC State and Syracuse.

Live updates from NC State vs. Syracuse

FOURTH QUARTER

11:20
FINAL: Syracuse defeats NC State 24-17

11:15
Syracuse recovers the onside kick attempt with 1:31 left.

11:13
The Wolfpack drove deep into Syracuse territory, and Vinesett hits a 29-yard kick. Syracuse leads 24-17 with 1:32 left in the game.

10:45
Touchdown NC State. Bailey finds a wide open Noah Rogers wide open downfield for a 75-yard touchdown. Syracuse leads 24-14 with 9:31 left in the game.

10:40
Touchdown Syracuse. McCord finds Jackson Meeks for a 2-yard touchdown. The Orange lead 24-7 with 10:20 left in the game.

THIRD QUARTER

10:23
END OF 3Q: Syracuse 17, NC State 7

10:19
Facing 1st and 20 deep in Syracuse territory, a high pass goes off Raphael’s hands for an interception.

10:07
Touchdown Syracuse. LeQuint Allen runs it in from 4 yards out, capping off an 8 play, 73 yard drive. The Orange lead 17-7 with 6:39 left in the third quarter.

9:56
NC State drove close to the red zone, but an unblocked defender hit Bailey and forced a fumble. Syracuse takes over at its 27 with 10:06 left in the quarter.

SECOND QUARTER

9:29
HALFTIME: Syracuse 10, NC State 7

9:22
Touchdown NC State. Bailey finds a wide open Justin Joly for a score from 14 yards out. The Pack trails 10-7 with 31 seconds left in the half.

9:12
Touchdown Syracuse. McCord goes deep to Umari Hatcher on third and 1 for a 28 yard score. Syracuse leads 10-0 with 2:33 left in the half.

9:03
Kendrick Raphael fumbled on a 15-yard run. Syracuse recovers at its own 17 with 5:18 to go in the half.

8:59
Syracuse drove into Pack territory but missed the 43-yard field goal. The Orange lead 3-0 with 7:40 left in the half.

8:46
The Pack went three and out after missing a wide open Wesley Grimes downfield on third down. Syracuse takes over at its 44 after a 39-yard punt by Caden Noonkester with 13:08 left in the second quarter.

8:42
NC State takes over on its own 19 with 14:53 left in the half after forcing a turnover on downs thanks to a Sean Brown pass breakup.

FIRST QUARTER

8:37
END OF 1Q: Syracuse 3, NC State 0

8:30
The Pack drove into Syracuse territory, but Kanoah Vinesett missed the 41-yard field goal, and the Orange still leads 3-0 with 3:52 left in the first.

8:21
Syracuse converted a 32-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead on its opening drive. That possession took 16 plays, traveled 61 yards and took 6:47 off the game clock.

8:04
NC State won the coin toss and deferred to the second half.

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