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Breaking down NC State comeback against UNC

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Thomas Frank Carr@ThomasFrankCarr
12/10/21
Devin Leary
Quarterback Devin Leary's play was instrumental in forcing North Carolina to disguise coverage , which led to busted plays. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

NC State closed out the 2021 season on a high note, defeating rival North Carolina 34-30 in epic, comeback fashion. What went into the victory? Film analyst for On3, Thomas Frank Carr, breaks down three key plays that decided the game for both teams in this week's episode of the Wolfpacker Weekend Preview. He starts with Emeka Emezie's 64-yard touchdown to put the Wolfpack within two points. First, he explains what North Carlina was trying to do with their coverage and how what you saw on the television may not be what happened. Then he showed how NC State's route combination baited one defender into a mistake that led to the score.

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