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Where NC State's 53-34 loss at Pitt stacks up against other 50-points-allowed losses

Jacey Zembalby: Jacey Zembal10/26/25JaceyZembal
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Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) runs the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

NC State did not envision allowing 53 points at Pittsburgh on Saturday, or that nine defensive players would miss the game with injuries, and third-stringers would be called into action.