NC State overcomes deficit, injuries to defeat Louisiana Tech

NC State football kicked off against Louisiana Tech shortly after 12 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The Wolfpack lost starting quarterback Grayson McCall due to a first half injury, but the Pack overcame an early deficit to pull off the 30-20 win.

Cornerback Brandon Cisse also left the game early with an apparent injury, and cornerb Aydan White did not dress for this game. Despite the injuries, NC State won the second half 24-3.

Check out TheWolfpacker.com’s recap of the key moments and highlights from this noon kickoff between the Wolfpack and the Bulldogs.

NC State vs. Louisiana Tech: Live update blog

FOURTH QUARTER

3:22
Final: NC State wins 30-20

3:10
The Pack takes over after a turnover on downs at its own 31 with 3:19 left in the game.

2:57
Touchdown NC State. CJ Bailey runs the ball in on a quarterback keeper. The Wolfpack leads 30-20 with 7:21 to go in the game.

2:47
The Pack forced a punt on a three and out, taking over at its own 33.

2:41
NC State drove into Louisiana Tech territory before the dive stalled. Vinesett converted a 52-yard field goal, and the Pack leads 23-20 with 12:32 left in the game.

THIRD QUARTER

2:34
END OF 3Q: NC State 20, Louisiana Tech 20

2:29
The Pack’s goal line stand forces a field goal from the 3, and La. Tech ties the game at 20 with 36 seconds left.

2:17
Touchdown NC State. Raphael runs the ball in from 3 yards out. That was a 13 play, 76-yard drive that ate up 8:11 of game clock. The Pack leads 20-17 with 4:23 left in the third quarter.

2:04
The Pack forced a three-and-out on the following possession, taking over at its 24 with 12:33 left in the third.

1:58
Touchdown NC State. A Davin Vann deflection turns into a Donovan Kaufman pick six. The Pack trails 17-13 with 14:03 left in the game.

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SECOND QUARTER

1:35
HALFTIME: Louisiana Tech 17, NC State 6

1:33
Louisiana Tech nailed a 57-yard field goal. The Bulldogs take a two-score lead, 17-6, with 13 seconds left in the half.

1:27
Bailey threw an interception on the second play of the Pack’s drive. The Bulldogs will take over at the NC State 46 with 1:01 left in the half.

1:23
Touchdown Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs score on their first play from scrimmage. NC State missed a couple of tackles and give up a 71-yard scoring pass with 1:19 left in the half.

1:16
Grayson McCall is out for the remainder of this game. due to injury.

1:14
Touchdown Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs take a 7-6 lead on a 6 play, 75-yard drive with 2:41 left in the half.

1:06
Facing a free rusher, McCall overthrows KC Concepcion in the end zone. Vinesett converted the 35 yard field goal. The Pack leads 6-0 with 5:28 left in the half.

12:48
After giving up a deep pass to the 50, the Pack defense buckles down and forces a punt, taking over at its 20 after a touchback with 11:56 left in the quarter.

FIRST QUARTER

12:40
END OF 1Q: NC State leads 3-0

12:39
That was a quick three-and-out for the Wolfpack, leading to a punt down to the Bulldog 21 with 17 seconds left in the first quarter.

12:35
NC State gave up a first down, but the Bulldogs’ drive fizzled from there. The Pack takes over at its 21 with 1:53 to go in the quarter.

12:29
The Pack’s 7-play drive covered 18 yards. Kanoah Vinesett converts the 39-yard kick, and NC State takes a 3-0 lead with 5:04 left in the first quarter.

12:22
A bad snap turns into a fumble recovery for NC State. The Pack will take over at the La. Tech 40.

12:16
Brandon Cisse is down with an apparent injury and is receiving a lot of attention from the trainers. He just stood up and is walking off the field under his own power.

12:08
NC State picked up a first down on its opening drive, but a personal foul penalty killed the momentum. Caden Noonkester dropped the snap on the punt but still gets the kick off down to the Louisiana Tech 45 with 11:17 left in the first quarter.

12:02
Louisiana Tech wins the toss and defers to the second half. NC State will possess the ball first.