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NC State Edges East Carolina 24-17 on Last-Minute Fourth-Down Stop

A stifling run defense under new coordinator D.J. Elliot met late-game kicking woes, setting up a tense finish.

Rahjai Harris #47 of the East Carolina Pirates rushes the ball past Devon Marshall #16 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Overview

  • The Wolfpack denied the Pirates on fourth-and-1 at the 9-yard line with 37 seconds left to secure the season-opening win in Raleigh.
  • CJ Bailey threw for 318 yards, hit Wesley Grimes for a 48-yard touchdown, and added a rushing score for NC State.
  • ECU quarterback Katin Houser passed for 366 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown to Jayvontay Conner just before halftime.
  • NC State limited East Carolina to 30 rushing yards on 29 carries, offsetting two missed fourth-quarter field goals by Nick Koniecznski.
  • The in-state matchup followed ECU’s Military Bowl victory over NC State last season, with next games set for Campbell at ECU and Virginia at NC State on Sept. 6.