NC State rides electric offense to blowout win vs. Stanford
NC State football (5-4) kicked off against Stanford (2-7) shortly after noon Saturday and did not punt until the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. The Wolfpack blew out the Cardinal 59-28 thanks to a dominant offensive showing.
Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey completed 18 of 20 passes for 234 yards and 3 touchdowns. NC State ran for 279 yards.
TheWolfpacker.com posted all of the key moments and highlights from NC State’s clash with the Cardinal below.
FOURTH QUARTER
That’s the ballgame!
11/2/2024, 3:17:38 PMFINAL: NC State defeats Stanford 59-28
Touchdown Stanford
11/2/2024, 3:02:21 PMElic Ayomanor hauled in a 14-yard fade ball to the end zone. NC State leads 59-28 with 5:47 left in the game.
NC State drive ends in an interception
11/2/2024, 3:00:28 PMLex Thomas threw an interception. Stanford takes over at the pack 40 with 7:46 left in the game.
Another turnover on downs for Stanford
11/2/2024, 2:52:12 PMDevon Marshall broke up a deep pass downfield to force another turnover on downs. NC State takes over at its own 45 with 10:58 to go in the game.
Bailey to Concepcion for 6!
11/2/2024, 2:44:47 PMNC State drove down the field and punctuated its sixth-consecutive touchdown drive in a row with a 5-yard pass from Bailey to Concepcion. The Pack leads 59-21 with 13:04 to go in the game.
THIRD QUARTER
END OF 3Q: NC State leads 52-21
11/2/2024, 2:35:52 PMThe Wolfpack holds a commanding 21-point lead over Stanford with 473 total yards and 5 rushing touchdowns.
A quick 3 and out for Stanford
11/2/2024, 2:31:14 PMKamal Bonner records a sack to help force a three and out. NC State takes over at its 42 after a short punt with 3:06 left in the third quarter.
NC State only needs 1 play to travel 94 yards
11/2/2024, 2:27:13 PMTouchdown NC State. Jordan Waters rips off a 94-yard scoring run. Stanford can’t stop the Pack. That’s the second-longest rush in school history. NC State leads 52-21 with 4:55 left in the third quarter.
Interception!
11/2/2024, 2:23:14 PMStanford drove down to NC State’s 10, but Devon Marshall picks off a pass to give the Pack the ball back at the 6 with 5:09 left in the third quarter.
Hollywood Smothers takes off
11/2/2024, 2:17:52 PMTouchdown NC State. Hollywood Smothers breaks a couple tackles and rips off a 52-yard TD run. The Pack pulls ahead 45-21 with 7:12 to play in the third quarter.
NC State forced a turnover on downs
11/2/2024, 2:14:42 PMStanford drove to midfield, but a great blitz by DK Kaufman on fourth down forced a turnover on downs with 8:07 left in the third quarter.
DK Kaufman kick return sets up quick score
11/2/2024, 2:04:22 PMDK Kaufman returned a kickoff 91 yards to set up the Pack at the Stanford 9. KC Concepcion takes a direct snap and scores from 9 yards out. The Wolfpack leads 38-21 with 11:04 left in the third quarter.
Stanford starts the quarter with a score
11/2/2024, 1:58:58 PMTouchdown Stanford. Daniels takes off for a 48-yard scoring run. NC State leads 31-21 with 11:22 to go in the third quarter.
SECOND QUARTER
HALFTIME: NC State leads 31-14
11/2/2024, 1:38:54 PMNC State holds a 17-point lead at halftime.
Keenan Jackson catches second TD of his freshman year
11/2/2024, 1:22:36 PMTouchdown NC State. Bailey finds Keenan Jackson on an 8 yard fade route. The Pack grows its lead to 31-14 with 34 seconds left in the first half.
Stanford punts for the first time
11/2/2024, 1:12:08 PMDavin Vann and Renté Hinton blew up the 3rd down rush and forced a punt. NC State takes over at its own 30 with 3:43 left in the half.
CJ Bailey throws his first touchdown pass of the afternoon
11/2/2024, 1:05:49 PMTouchdown NC State. CJ Bailey extends the play and finds Justin Joly in the middle of the end zone for the 9-yard scoring pass. The Pack pulls ahead 24-14 and has scored on every possession of this game with 5:15 left in the half.
Stanford answers quickly
11/2/2024, 12:54:23 PMTouchdown Stanford. A couple of explosive plays set up Justin Lamson with a 3-yard score. The Cardinal now trails 17-14 with 11:15 to go in the second quarter.
NC State’s drive stalls, ends with 3 points
11/2/2024, 12:45:30 PMNC State drove all the way down to the 1 but could not punch the ball into the end zone. Collin Smith converts the 23-yard field goal, and the Pack leads 17-7 with 14:15 to go in the second quarter.
FIRST QUARTER
END OF 1Q: NC State leads 14-7
11/2/2024, 12:39:35 PMNC State holds a 7-point lead after the first quarter. The Pack will take a 3rd and goal snap from the 1 after the break.
Stanford gashes the Pack on the ground
11/2/2024, 12:29:31 PMFacing 3rd and 21, Ashton Daniels keeps the ball and takes off for a 67-yard scoring run. Stanford cuts its deficit to 7 with 2:56 left in the first quarter.
NC State capitalizes on the fumble with a score
11/2/2024, 12:22:00 PMTouchdown NC State. Jordan Waters trucks a defender at the goal line to end a 13-yard run with a score. The Pack pulls ahead 14-0 with 5:06 to go in the opening quarter.
A turnover for the Pack!
11/2/2024, 12:18:07 PMDavin Vann sacks Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels and forces a fumble. Sean Brown recovers, and the Pack takes over at the Stanford 32.
NC State strikes first
11/2/2024, 12:10:42 PMTouchdown NC State. Hollywood Smothers caps off an efficient drive with a 2-yard touchdown rush. The Pack pulls ahead 7-0 with 9:29 to go in the quarter after a 9-play, 55-yard opening drive.
Stanford wins the toss
11/2/2024, 12:01:36 PMStanford won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. NC State will receive.