NC State, USF Are Kicking Off Their 2021 Seasons Tonight In Raleigh!

NC State who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, USF who is a member of the American Athletic Conference are kicking off their 2021 seasons tonight in North Carolina’s state capital!

NC State, USF last met on the gridiron on September 13, 2014!

Where?

Tampa Florida!

In that game NC State won by a score of 49-17!

Why?

NC State scored on five of its first seven drives on the way to grabbing a 35-7 halftime lead. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 20 of 29 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns, while Bra'Lon Cherry rushed for two touchdowns and added a scoring reception.

In that game USF lost by a score of 17-49!

Why?

Chris Dunkley's 80-yard punt return for a touchdown, which would have given the Bulls the lead, was wiped out by a holding call on USF's third possession before NC State regained the lead late in the first quarter. Brissett rushed for two first downs on the 12-play, 79-yard drive and the former Florida Gator threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Cherry with 1:32 remaining in the quarter for a 14-7 lead.

NC State was back in the end zone four plays later after coming up with a turnover deep in USF territory. Defensive tackle Thomas Teal forced a fumble while sacking White, who appeared to be throwing the ball when hit, that was recovered by Brandon Pittman at the USF 19. Cherry scored his third touchdown with a 3-yard run that helped NC State grab a 21-7 lead with 14:16 to go before halftime.

The Wolfpack extended their lead to 28-7 with a 3-yard scoring run Jaylen Samuels with 9:44 remaining in the second quarter. Brissett posted his second touchdown pass of the half when he found Tony Creecy from 8 yards out with 2:20 remaining.

NC State's offense scored twice more in the second half before the Bulls scored 10 unanswered points thanks to heads-up plays on special teams and defense.

“according to an article on gousfbulls.com.com”

What will happen in this game between NC State, USF?

We will find out soon!

Why?

Because kickoff is set for 7:30pm from Carter Finley Stadium and the game is going to be televised on ACC Network!