North Carolina State Wolfpack's Effort Falls Short Against Syracuse Orange

In a closely contested game, the North Carolina State Wolfpack faced off against the Syracuse Orange, ending in a 17-24 defeat for the home team. This result moves the Wolfpack to a 3-4 record for the season, while Syracuse improves to 5-1. The game, held at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, saw an attendance of 56,919 fans who witnessed an intense battle under the lights.

Key Performances and Game Highlights

The North Carolina State Wolfpack showcased resilience and strategic gameplay throughout the match. Quarterback CJ Bailey delivered an impressive performance with 329 passing yards, completing 71 percent of his attempts which included two touchdowns. His longest pass was a remarkable 75-yard touchdown that electrified the stadium. However, Bailey's efforts were slightly marred by an interception and two sacks during critical moments.

On defense, Kamal Bonner stood out with eight tackles and one tackle for loss, contributing significantly to limiting Syracuse's advance on several occasions. Travali Price also made notable contributions with 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits that pressured Syracuse’s offense throughout the game.

Despite these individual performances and a total offensive yardage of 411 by NCST compared to SYR's efforts on offense which resulted in their victory margin being established early in the second half.

Looking Ahead

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will now turn their attention towards their next challenge as they prepare to face off against California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley on October 19th at 3:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ACC Network as NCST looks to bounce back from this setback and improve their standing this season.

This upcoming game presents another opportunity for NCST to demonstrate their capabilities on both sides of the ball as they seek redemption following this tough loss against Syracuse Orange.