NC State defense stifles Texas Tech, moves to 3-0
NC State is ready to kick off its week-three matchup against Texas Tech. During pregame, all four quarters and after the game, The Wolfpacker has you covered with comprehensive coverage of tonight’s power-five clash.
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NC State defense shuts down Texas Tech, moves to 3-0
10:48
FINAL: The Wolfpack moves to 3-0 and picks up its first power-five victory of the season.
Freshman running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye led the team in receiving yards with 93 and finished second in rushing with 57 yards. The Wolfpack sacked the quarterback 4 times.
10:38
Aydan White intercepts his second pass of the game, and NC State is on the brink of victory. The Wolfpack forced four turnovers tonight.
10:35
NC State punts the ball away, and Texas Tech is building a drive into Wolfpack territory with 1:09 remaining, trailing by 13.
10:22
Jakeen Harris with an interception on fourth down for Texas Tech. He got flagged for celebrating a little too much afterwards, and NC State takes over at this own 35 yard line.
10:06
Touchdown Texas Tech. Donovan Smith runs it in from three yards out to make this a 27-14 game.
9:54
Payton Wilson delivered a crunching hit on fourth-and-eight to force a turnover on downs. The Wolfpack takes over on the Red Raiders’ 38-yard line.
9:56
On the first play of the drive, Thayer Thomas connects with Demie Sumo-Karngbaye on a 38-yard trick play touchdown pass. The Wolfpack leads 27-7 with 14:20 remaining in the game.
9:47
End of 3Q: NC State leads 20-7
The Wolfpack almost extended its lead to three scores before the turnover.
9:45
Sumo-Karngbaye fumbled the ball right before he crossed the goal line. Texas Tech takes over on a touchback.
9:25
The Wolfpack forces another punt thanks in-part to another sack by C.J. Clark. Aydan White had great coverage on the play and then made a great tackle on third down.
9:17
Tyler Baker-Williams will not return to the game tonight. The Wolfpack is now down two starters in its secondary: Baker-Williams and Shyheim Battle.
9:15
NC State starts the second half with a three-and-out. Leary takes a sack on third down.
8:52
HALFTIME: NC State leads 20-7 over Texas Tech.
8:48
Touchdown Texas Tech. Donovan Smith connects with Myles Price for a 24-yard score. NC State leads 20-7 with :50 left in the first half.
8:41
NC State goes three-and-out. Devin Leary and the Wolfpack receivers have not been able to get into a rhythm tonight. The NC State signal caller is 6-12 for 38 yards.
8:38
NC State’s defense forces another quick punt. The Wolfpack defense and special teams look elite tonight.
8:34
Touchdown NC State. Texas Tech throws an interception on fourth down, and the NC State cornerback Aydan White took it 84 yards to the house. The Wolfpack leads 20-0.
8:18
Touchdown NC State. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye continues his hot start to the season, ripping off a 15-yard touchdown to put NC State ahead 13-0. The Wolfpack’s rushing offense looks great, averaging 4.6 yards-per-carry.
8:08
NC State’s defense has been fantastic tonight. Isaiah Moore went unblocked into the Texas Tech backfield and sacked the quarterback, followed by a third-and-long incompletion. The Red Raiders have 19 yards of total offense.
7:56
END OF 1Q: NC State leads 6-0
7:49
Chris Dunn makes a 47-yard field goal to put NC State up 6-0 with 2:29 to go in the first quarter.
Tyler Baker-Williams has his helmet on on the sidelines and is coming back into the game.
7:41
During an injury timeout for Texas Tech, Baker-Williams is continuing to test his mobility on the sidelines and looks good. It’s worth noting that he does not have his helmet with him right now.
7:37
Baker-Williams is out of the medical tent and embracing his teammates on the sidelines. He’s jogging a little to test out his leg.
7:30
Defensive back Tyler Baker-Williams left the game with an apparent lower-body injury on Texas Tech’s drive, but an impressive stand on third-and-short by Savion Jackson and Isaiah Moore forces a bad punt.
7:18
The Wolfpack got down into the red zone, but penalties really hurt the Pack on that drive. Chris Dunn makes the 29-yard field goal to put NC State up 3-0 with 7:39 left in the first quarter.
7:13
NC State’s promising first drive fizzles out after a block in the back, but Texas Tech fumbles the punt and long snapper Joe Shimko recovers it inside the Red Raiders’ 15-yard line.
7:09
On the first play of the game, Payton Wilson delivers a HUGE hit on the quarterback as he let go of the ball. A deep pass barely falls incomplete, and NC State forces a three-and-out.
6:49
More recruits spotted before the game include On3 Consensus three-star offensive tackle commit Darion Rivers from West Charlotte High, class of 2024 interior offensive lineman Bradley Smith from Newnan (Ga.) Woodward Academy and class of 2025 defensive end Bryce Davis from Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley High.
6:38
Cornerback Shyheim Battle is in uniform and warming up for NC State, but he is running with the second string during warmups. Aydan White and Derrek Pitts worked with the starters.
6:25
Linebacker Payton Wilson is on the field and going through warmups. He did not play last week against Charleston Southern due to injury.
6:09
Providence Day receivers Jordan Shipp and Channing Goodwin are both here for unofficial visits. They are top-10 prospects in North Carolina’s 2024 class. Cummings High wide receiver Jonathan Paylor, the No. 2 junior in North Carolina, is also here and walking on the field with Joker Phillips.
6:04
NFL scouts from the Las Vegas Raiders, the Green Bay Packers, the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Bucs and New England Patriots are here.
5:45
NC State specialists, wide receivers and defensive backs were on the field starting their respective warmups, and Wolfpack cornerback Shyheim Battle, who missed last game due to injury, was among the athletes going through drills.
