NC State defeats Florida State in thrilling ACC showdown
NC State has the perfect opportunity to bounce back Saturday night. The Wolfpack welcomes Florida State, a fellow one-loss team in the Atlantic Division, for yet another primetime matchup for the the program.
Both teams come into the matchup 4-1 and are looking to respond after losses to division rivals. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
Follow along all night with The Wolfpacker’s Live Blog for constant updates from Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Wolfpacker’s Live Blog: Florida State
11:43
FINAL: NC State defeats Florida State 19-17
NC State is 5-1 overall and 1-1 in the ACC after a 19-17 win over Florida State. Back in action next Saturday at Syracuse for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Stay tuned as we await word from Dave Doeren on status of Devin Leary.
11:39
NC State defensive back Devan Boykin intercepts a pass on a throw to the end zone, and the Wolfpack takes over.
11:33
Battle is ejected from the game for targeting.
11:32
A hit by NC State cornerback Shyheim Battle is under review for possible targeting. FSU has the ball on its own 48-yard line with 1:52 remaining.
11:27
NC State pins FSU inside the 10-yard line on a punt with fewer than 5 minutes to go.
11:19
Jordan Travis throws an interception, and NC State takes over at the FSU 40-yard line. The Wolfpack leads 19-17 with 6:24 remaining.
11:12
NC State takes the lead on a 27-yard field goal by Christopher Dunn, who is 4-4 tonight.
11:05
NC State forced another Florida State punt. Wide receiver Devin Carter is out for the rest of the game with an injury.
10:59
10:53
FSU looks like he was about to run for a first down on a fake punt and then inexplicably kicks it after going past the line of scrimmage. A huge penalty that will give NC State the football at the FSU 13 with 14:46 to go.
10:49
NC State running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye is questionable to return.
10:42
Chris Dunn remains perfect this season, drilling a 40-yard field goal.
10:40
Backup quarterback Jack Chambers is in the game for NC State.
10:33
Devin Leary is down on the field after taking a hit as he threw a pass.
10:23
NC State quickly goes three-and-out after Houston can not haul in a tough third down catch.
10:19
The Wolfpack’s great start to the second half continues with a three-and-out forced by the defense.
10:13
NC State starts the second half with a nearly-perfect drive that ends in a 10-yard touchdown pass to Darryl Jones, his first TD reception with the program. FSU leads 17-10 with 9:49 remaining in the third quarter.
9:44
Florida State hits a 46-yard field goal to make the score 17-3 going into halftime.
9:39
NC State goes three-and-out on what is likely its last possession of the first half, and Florida State immediately crosses midfield on a long punt return.
9:33
Touchdown Florida State.
Lawrance Toafili ran through a wide open hole and reaches the end zone on a 12-yard touchdown. FSU leads 14-3 with 48 seconds left in the half.
9:27
Devin Leary missed Jasiah Provillon on fourth down, and it turns into an interception for Florida State. The Seminoles take over at their own 28.
9:20
NC State allows a long rush but is able to force a punt after a costly offensive pass interference penalty by FSU.
9:06
The Wolfpack can not pick up a first down after FSU’s touchdown and will punt. Florida State takes over at its own 27 yard line.
9:03
Touchdown Florida State. Jordan Travis ripped off a 71-yard run and then connected with Pittman in the end zone. The Seminoles lead 7-3 with 11:29 left in the half.
8:59
After a couple of impressive runs by Jordan Houston, another NC State drives fizzles around midfield. Devin Leary is just 1-6 with for 23 yards so far today.
8:53
8:49
END OF 1Q: NC State leads 3-0
Florida State had a potential touchdown go through a receiver’s hands and now face a fourth down from the Wolfpack’s 23-yard line.
8:42
The Wolfpack’s drive stalls at the Florida State 20-yard line, and Chris Dunn remains perfect on the season after nailing a 38-yard field goal. The Wolfpack lead 3-0 with 3:06 left in the first quarter.
8:30
The Wolfpack forced an impressive stop on defense highlighted by a huge sack by Davin Vann.
8:26
NC State goes three-and-out to start the game. Devin Leary took a sack that set the Pack behind the chains.
8:21
NC State forces a punt after Florida State moves the ball to about midfield. Carter-Finley Stadium is very loud tonight.
8:15
8:12
7:09
Time for kickoff!
7:38
Wide receiver Anthony Smith is not in pads during warmups tonight.
7:32
Both Cyrus Fagan and Tyler Baker-Williams are not wearing pads and standing in the end zone as the rest of the team comes out for warmups. UPDATE: Cyrus Fagan is playing tonight.
7:25
We’re looking at a 8:13 kickoff based on the current pregame clock.
7:22
The lights are back on at Carter-Finley Stadium!
7:14
The NC State-Florida State game will be delayed “due to an issue with the stadium lighting system.” As of 7:14, Carter-Finley was dark, and the contest will not start until 47 minutes after they work. There is currently no estimate for when the lights will turn back on.
6:37
Baker-Williams is warming up with the rest of the defensive backs and is moving well.
6:19
All-ACC defensive back Tyler Baker-Williams was one the earliest athletes out on the field for warmups. He missed the last two games with an injury.
6:17
The Wolfpack has arrived for pregame warmups.
