| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| NC State | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 33 |
Game flow
NC State won by 12 · 8 scoresLead changes
2
0 times tied
NCST biggest lead
+13
Q4 14:01
UNC biggest lead
+8
Q2 11:46
Time in front
NCST 35% · UNC 52%
tied 12% · 21:16 vs 31:29 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line NC State is ahead, below it North Carolina. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
7:45
TD Ryan Finley 3 Yd Run (Kyle Bambard PAT failed)11 plays, 45 yds, 5:39 · from UNC 45
UNC 0–6 NCST2:09
TD Anthony Ratliff-Williams 51 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)5 plays, 93 yds, 2:15 · from UNC 7
UNC 7–6 NCST2nd quarter
11:46
TD Michael Carter 24 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)8 plays, 75 yds, 2:27 · from UNC 25
UNC 14–6 NCST3:27
TD Ryan Finley 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)8 plays, 66 yds, 3:22 · from NCSU 34
UNC 14–12 NCST3rd quarter
0:40
TD Nyheim Hines 54 Yd Run (Kyle Bambard Kick)1 play, 54 yds, 0:10 · from NCSU 46
UNC 14–19 NCST4th quarter
14:01
TD Nyheim Hines 48 Yd Run (Ryan Finley Pass to Jakobi Meyers for Two-Point Conversion)1 play, 48 yds, 0:10 · from UNC 48
UNC 14–27 NCST8:16
TD Jordan Cunningham 2 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)11 plays, 76 yds, 5:37 · from UNC 24
UNC 21–27 NCST1:33
TD Jaylen Samuels 10 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)13 plays, 75 yds, 6:43 · from NCSU 25
UNC 21–33 NCSTDrives
NCST 5/13 scoredUNC 3/13 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | UNC | UNC 23 | 3 | 8 | 1:36 | Punt |
| Q1 | 13:24 | NCST | UNC 45 | 11 | 45 | 5:39 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 7:38 | UNC | UNC 17 | 3 | 3 | 0:32 | Punt |
| Q1 | 7:06 | NCST | NCSU 26 | 6 | 31 | 2:42 | Punt |
| Q1 | 4:24 | UNC | UNC 7 | 5 | 93 | 2:15 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 2:04 | NCST | NCSU 15 | 7 | 61 | 2:51 | Downs |
| Q2 | 14:13 | UNC | UNC 25 | 8 | 75 | 2:27 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 11:46 | NCST | NCSU 25 | 4 | 18 | 2:32 | Punt |
| Q2 | 9:14 | UNC | UNC 47 | 6 | -15 | 2:25 | Punt |
| Q2 | 6:49 | NCST | NCSU 34 | 8 | 66 | 3:22 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 3:18 | UNC | UNC 17 | 5 | 25 | 1:18 | Punt |
| Q2 | 2:00 | NCST | NCSU 26 | 6 | 31 | 1:43 | Interception |
Win probability
NC State 100% · pregame line NC State −14.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Elliott | 21/45 | 278 | 6.2 | 2 | 2 | 65.0 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carter | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 0 | 14 |
| Dazz Newsome | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 20 |
| Jordon Brown | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 0 | 6 |
| Nathan Elliott | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 15 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Ratliff-Williams | 5 | 131 | 26.2 | 1 | 51 |
| Michael Carter | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 24 |
| Brandon Fritts | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 24 |
| Dazz Newsome | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 |
| Jordon Brown | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Jordan Cunningham | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 |
| Austin Proehl | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Wolfolk | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Jones | 0/0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3/3 | 3 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Lent | 7 | 302 | 43.1 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
Biggest plays
NCST +36% Q3 0:40 Nyheim Hines run for 54 yds for a TD, (Kyle Bambard KICK)
NCST +23% Q4 8:16 Freeman Jones kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
UNC +22% Q4 8:16 Jordan Cunningham 2 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
UNC +22% Q2 11:46 Nathan Elliott pass complete to Michael Carter for 24 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
NCST +18% Q4 14:01 Nyheim Hines run for 48 yds for a TD, (Ryan Finley pass to Jakobi Meyers for Two-Point Conversion)
Team stats
| Stat | UNC | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 | 6-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 360 | 496 |
| Passing | 278 | 204 |
| Comp/Att | 21/45 | 20/30 |
| Yards per pass | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Rushing | 82 | 292 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 45 |
| Yards per rush | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Penalties | 12-127 | 11-108 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 23:16 | 36:44 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:18 1st & 10 at UNC 14 TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the NCaro 16
Q4 0:35 3rd & 10 at NCSU 30 Nathan Elliott pass intercepted Germaine Pratt return for 73 yds to the NCaro 14
Q4 0:35 Timeout NC STATE, clock 00:35
Q4 1:33 2nd & 10 at NCSU 30 Nathan Elliott pass incomplete to Anthony Ratliff-Williams
Q4 1:33 1st & 10 at NCSU 30 Nathan Elliott pass incomplete to Michael Carter
Q4 1:33 1st & 10 at NCSU 42 Nathan Elliott pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 12 yds to the NCSt 30 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:33 3rd & 10 at UNC 46 Nathan Elliott pass complete to Michael Carter for 12 yds to the NCSt 42 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:33 2nd & 10 at UNC 46 Nathan Elliott pass incomplete to Jordan Cunningham
Q4 1:33 1st & 10 at UNC 46 Nathan Elliott pass incomplete to Brandon Fritts
Q4 1:33 1st & 10 at UNC 31 Nathan Elliott run for 15 yds to the NCaro 46 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:33 Kyle Bambard kickoff for 34 yds
Q4 1:33 1st & Goal at UNC 10 Jaylen Samuels run for 10 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
Q4 1:37 Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 01:37
Q4 1:45 2nd & 10 at UNC 26 Jaylen Samuels run for 16 yds to the NCaro 10 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:45 Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 01:45
Q4 8:16 1st & 10 at UNC 26 Ryan Finley run for no gain to the NCaro 26 Ryan Finley fumbled, forced by Myles Wolfolk, recovered by NCSt
Q4 8:16 3rd & 9 at UNC 35 Ryan Finley pass complete to Reggie Gallaspy II for 9 yds to the NCaro 26 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:16 2nd & 9 at UNC 35 Nyheim Hines run for no gain to the NCaro 35
Q4 8:16 1st & 10 at UNC 36 Nyheim Hines run for 1 yd to the NCaro 35
Q4 8:16 2nd & 17 at NCSU 43 Ryan Finley pass complete to Jaylen Samuels for 6 yds to the NCaro 49 for a 1ST down NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, face mask (15 yards) (Myles Dorn) to the NCaro 36 for a 1ST down
Q4 8:16 1st & 10 at 50 Ryan Finley run for a loss of 6 yards to the NCSt 43 Ryan Finley fumbled, recovered by NCSt Ryan Finley
Q4 8:16 2nd & 2 at NCSU 46 Reggie Gallaspy II run for 4 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
Q4 8:16 1st & 10 at NCSU 38 Ryan Finley run for 8 yds to the NCSt 46
Q4 8:16 3rd & 4 at NCSU 31 Ryan Finley pass complete to Jakobi Meyers for 7 yds to the NCSt 38 for a 1ST down