North Carolina State Wolfpack Dominate Tar Heels with Ground Game and Defensive Prowess

The North Carolina State Wolfpack improved their record to 7-5 after a decisive victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels, who now stand at 4-8. The game, held at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, ended with a final score of 42-19 in favor of the home team.

First Quarter

The Pack set the tone early with an impressive offensive display. Will Wilson led the charge on the ground, scoring two rushing touchdowns that put NC State ahead by 14 points. The defense also made its presence felt, forcing two three-and-outs from Chapel Hill's offense.

Second Quarter

In response, the Tar Heels managed to find some rhythm offensively in the second quarter. They scored 10 points through a combination of field goals and a touchdown pass. However, NC State's quarterback CJ Bailey connected for two passing touchdowns during this period as well, maintaining their lead going into halftime.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw limited scoring action as both defenses tightened up. The only points came from a field goal by UNC's kicker after they capitalized on good field position following an interception thrown by Bailey.

Fourth Quarter

NC State sealed their victory in the fourth quarter with another dominant performance on both sides of the ball. Wilson added two more rushing touchdowns to his tally while linebacker Caden Fordham recorded one sack and multiple tackles that stifled any comeback attempts from Chapel Hill.

In post-game analysis, it was clear that NC State's ability to control possession and execute effectively in red zone situations played a crucial role in their win. Their defense was relentless throughout all four quarters—highlighted by Tra Thomas' forced fumble recovery—and kept pressure on UNC’s quarterback consistently.

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