NC State rallies in fourth quarter to take down Cal on the road
NC State football (4-4) scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat California (3-4) Saturday afternoon. The Wolfpack picked up its first ACC win of the year.
Redshirt freshman running back Hollywood Smothers racked up more than 100 yard for the second-consecutive week.
TheWolfpacker.com posted all of the key moments and highlights from this ACC clash below on our live update blog.
NC State at California: Live update update blog
FOURTH QUARTER
7:06
FINAL: NC State wins 24-23
7:00
NC State punted back to Cal but forced a game-deciding turnover on downs thanks to a DK Kaufman tackle.
6:53
Cal drove all the way down to the Pack 10 yard line but missed the go-ahead 27-yard field goal.
6:34
Touchdown NC State. CJ Bailey finds Hollywood Smothers in space for a 41-yard touchdown. The Pack grabs a 24-23 lead with 6:32 left in the game.
6:27
Cal drove into Wolfpack territory, but a couple of sacks forced a punt. NC State takes over at its own 20 with 8:42 left in the game, trailing by 6.
6:20
Touchdown NC State. Bailey finds Dacari Collins in the end zone for the 1-yard scoring pass on fourth and goal. The Pack trails 23-17 with 11:33 left in the game.
THIRD QUARTER
6:11
END OF 3Q: Cal 23, NC State 10
6:09
Touchdown Cal. The Golden Bears lead 23-10 with 24 seconds left in the third quarter after a 7-yard rush by Jaivian Thomas.
6:01
NC State went three and out gave up its sixth sack of the game. Cal takes over at the Pack 47 after a 34-yard punt.
5:59
Cal goes three and out and punts down to Pack 20 after an 8 yard return by Jalen Coit.
5:54
The Wolfpack’s drive fizzled near midfield, and Cal takes over at its own 20 after a touchback with 4:58 left in the third quarter.
5:42
After the turnover, Cal converts a 24-yard field goal and now leads 16-10 with 9:10 to go in the third quarter.
5:34
Noah Rogers fumbled after a short completion, and Cal takes over at the Pack 33.
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SECOND QUARTER
5:08
HALFTIME: Cal leads NC State 13-10
5:05
NC State went three and out and, following a 25-yard punt, Cal hits a 26-yard field goal with 7 seconds left in the half. The Golden Bears lead 13-10.
4:55
Cal drives into Pack territory and settles for a 41-yard field goal by Derek Morris. This game is all tied up at 10 with 1:12 left in the first half.
4:44
Following a Cal fumble, NC state drove down the field for a touchdown. KC Concepcion keeps the ball in the wildcat formation for a 1-yard score. Pack leads 10-7 with 3:20 left in the first half.
4:34
Kanoah Vinesett missed a 53-yard field goal after a Wolfpack drive stalled. Cal takes over at its 35 with 6:38 yard line.
4:19
Cal drove into Pack territory, but the drive quickly stalled. NC State takes over at its own 9 with 13:42 left in the second quarter.
FIRST QUARTER
4:13
END OF 1Q: Cal leads the Pack 7-3
4:08
Kanoah Vinesett hits the 27 yard field goal. Cal leads 7-3 with 23 seconds left in the first quarter.
4:00
Cal goes for it on fourth down inside Pack territory, and Jackson Vick blew up a screen. NC State takes over at its 36.
3:50
The Pack went three and out. Cal takes over at its own 18 after a booming 57-yard punt with 11:24 left in the first quarter.
3:42
Touchdown Cal. Jaivian Thomas sprints 49 yards to the end zone. The Golden Bears lead 7-0 with 13:46 left in the first quarter.
3:34
NC State wins the toss and defers to the second half.
PREGAME
3:19
NC State running back Jordan Waters is out for this game due to illness. Cornerback Brandon Cisse is expected to play, per the Wolfpack’s pregame radio show.
