Overview

• Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey led NC State with 306 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a decisive 41-yarder to Hollywood Smothers.
• Cal kicker Derek Morris missed a crucial 28-yard field goal attempt in the final minutes, costing the Bears a potential victory.
• Cal has now lost four straight ACC games by a combined margin of nine points, struggling to close out games despite strong starts.
• NC State's defense held firm in the final minutes, preventing Cal from capitalizing on their last possession.
• Cal's Fernando Mendoza threw for 282 yards, but the Golden Bears faltered on critical plays, converting only 2 of 14 third downs.