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Sunday superlatives: NC State’s win over VMI

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman09/17/23fleischman_noah
Payton Wilson
Sep 16, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Military Institute Keydets quarterback Collin Shannon (1) is pursued by North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson (11) during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

It wasn’t a close game, but NC State’s 45-7 rout of the Virginia Military Institute was a much-needed confidence booster for the Wolfpack, who will open ACC play on Friday night at Virginia. Even with the lopsided score, there were key standouts, things that worked, and things that didn’t work against VMI. Here are the Sunday superlative awards after NC State’s second win of the season.