NC State Records Their First Win In The Atlantic Coast Conference As They Top Syracuse In Raleigh

NC State was denied their first try to get a win in the Atlantic Coast Conference when they went down to Tallahassee where they took on Florida State.

On Thursday night however, that wasn’t the case when Syracuse came to North Carolina’s state capital.

NC State's defense accounted for eight sacks for the second straight game and defeated Syracuse 16-10 Thursday night at Carter-Finley Stadium. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/10/10/football-stout-defensive-effort-leads-to-16-10-win-over-syracuse.aspx

After forcing Syracuse into back-to-back three-and-outs on their opening two drives, NC State netted 32 and then 43-yard Christopher Dunn field goals to take a 6-0 lead 10 minutes in. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/10/10/football-stout-defensive-effort-leads-to-16-10-win-over-syracuse.aspx

The Wolfpack used some razzle dazzle to get into the end zone with just over a minute left in the first half. After a backwards pass, Thayer Thomas found a wide open Trent Pennix along the sideline for a 32-yard TD pass to give NC State the 13-0 halftime lead.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/10/10/football-stout-defensive-effort-leads-to-16-10-win-over-syracuse.aspx

Dunn added a 23-yard field goal in the third quarter to push the lead to 16-0. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/10/10/football-stout-defensive-effort-leads-to-16-10-win-over-syracuse.aspx

Syracuse broke the Wolfpack shutout with a 32-yard field goal on the next drive.”according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/10/10/football-stout-defensive-effort-leads-to-16-10-win-over-syracuse.aspx

The Orange broke the goal line with their first touchdown with 3:00 left, and the game ended with that 16-10 score. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2019/10/10/football-stout-defensive-effort-leads-to-16-10-win-over-syracuse.aspx

Meanwhile Syracuse was on the other end of the spectrum as they have yet to record a win in the Atlantic Coast Conference as they dropped to 0-2 in North Carolina’s state capital.

Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito completed 29-of-39 passes for 300 yards and a touchdown but it was not enough as a late rally fell short and host NC State emerged, 16-10. “according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

The Orange slipped to 3-3 and 0-2 in the ACC while the Wolfpack moved to 4-2 and 1-1 in the league. “according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

After forcing a late NC State punt, Syracuse regained possession on its own 24 with 1:48 left. DeVito completed four consecutive passes to move the ball to the Wolfpack 39. The Orange were whistled for a false start, DeVito misfired on a pass and then was sacked as time ticked down. The game ended on another false-start penalty against Syracuse. “according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

DEVITO'S BIG SECOND HALF
DeVito connected on 18 of 24 for 178 yards after the first-half intermission. The Orange came out of the break trailing 13-0 but the redshirt sophomore guided Syracuse on two scoring drives. He had the Orange in NC State territory in the final seconds of the contest. “according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

His 29 total completions equaled the top showing of his college career which he had at Maryland earlier in the season. DeVito produced the second 300-yard passing game of his campaign. “according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

JACKSON'S ACTION
Redshirt junior receiver Trishton Jackson had a career-high nine receptions, including a two-yard touchdown catch. Jackson ended the evening with nine catches for 106 yards.”according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

Jackson's previous best effort was seven catches versus Maryland earlier this season.”according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

GETTING IT DUNN
NC State placekicker Christopher Dunn accounted for nine of NC State's 16 points. He converted field goals of 32, 43 and 23 yards. “according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

Dunn has made 13-of-16 field goal tries this season.”according to https://cuse.com/news/2019/10/10/football-orange-at-nc-state.aspx

Who is NC State’s next opponent?

NC State will head to Chestnut Hill Massachttes to take on Boston College on Saturday October 19th.