The Wolfpacker Show: Reflecting on NC State’s loss at Georgia Tech
When it seemed like NC State was on the verge of walking out of Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium with a comeback win, the Yellow Jackets were able to storm back with a game-winning drive in the final minute to beat the Wolfpack 30-29 on Thursday night.
While NC State dropped its sixth game of the season in heartbreaking fashion, the Wolfpack has just one chance to avoid finishing a season under .500 for the first time since 2019. The Wolfpacker Show breaks down the Pack’s loss, while also looking at how it could impact the team moving forward.
In this NC State postgame episode, the hosts discussed:
– Ethan and Noah shared overall thoughts from the Wolfpack’s loss at Georgia Tech. This game was filled with fireworks for both teams, including a rapid fourth-quarter comeback effort from NC State, which the hosts talked about in-depth.
– The hosts broke down the final series of action for NC State, which included a quick pass to get into the edge of field goal range. Ethan and Noah touched on Collin Smith’s 58-yard field goal attempt at the buzzer and why coach Dave Doeren was “disappointed” in the clock operator’s actions at Georgia Tech.
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– NC State’s offense had a slow start yet again, but the Wolfpack turned it on late in the game to pull ahead in the final two minutes. Ethan and Noah talked about how CJ Bailey’s 3 interceptions were back-breaking since Georgia Tech scored 2 touchdowns as a result in a 1-point game. The hosts touched on the Wolfpack’s run game and the success it found through tailbacks Hollywood Smothers and Kendrick Raphael, while Bailey paced the team’s ground game via his scrambles.
– Ethan and Noah also talked about the Wolfpack defense’s ability to stop the run and limit the Yellow Jackets’ offense for nearly the entire game. The hosts looked at Georgia Tech’s final drive, which included a pair of quarterback scrambles that allowed the Yellow Jackets to retake the lead with 22 seconds left.
– To wrap up the show, Ethan and Noah handed out game balls to recognize some standout individual performances by the Wolfpack, including a standout showing from senior safety Bishop Fitzgerald.
The Wolfpacker Show is available in audio and video on TheWolfpacker.com’s YouTube channel.
