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North Carolina State Wolfpack Dominates Syracuse Orange at Carter-Finley Stadium in Football Showdown

In a commanding display of football, the North Carolina State Wolfpack outplayed the Syracuse Orange with a final score of 41-17. The home team's season record improved to 8-3 while the visitors fell to 5-6.


Nov 20, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Courtney Jackson (85) is tackled by North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Drake Thomas (32) during the second half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

The Wolfpack's offense was on fire, amassing a total of 399 yards with an average gain of 7.4 yards per play. The passing game was particularly effective, as they completed 17 passes for a total of 303 yards and two touchdowns, achieving an impressive passer rating of over 204. Their longest pass completion was for 58 yards, and they maintained perfect red zone efficiency with five successes from five attempts.


The rushing attack added to the offensive onslaught by contributing one touchdown and securing five first downs. The defense also played a pivotal role in the victory by recording five sacks and eleven tackles for loss, which pushed back the Orange offense by a combined total of 44 yards.


Nov 20, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) is tackled by North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Drake Thomas (32) and defensive lineman Daniel Joseph (99) during the second half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams were not left behind as they contributed significantly to the win. A kickoff return touchdown covered an electrifying distance of 97 yards – one for the highlight reels – while field goal kickers were flawless, making both attempted field goals with their longest being from 37 yards out.


Penalties could have been problematic as there were twelve infractions against them costing them a significant yardage totaling nearly one hundred but it did not deter their overall performance.


Nov 20, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Thayer Thomas (5) is brought down by Syracuse Orange defensive back Jason Simmons (14) after a reception during the second half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports

The fans at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium witnessed their team scoring consistently across all four quarters while holding Syracuse to just seven points in each half except for three points in third quarter showing defensive consistency throughout the game.


Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars for when North Carolina State Wolfpack will face off against North Carolina Tar Heels on November twenty-seventh at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. This next encounter is scheduled for broadcast on ESPN network ensuring that supporters won't miss any action from this upcoming game.

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