CJ Bailey throws for 373 yards as NC State edges Louisville 31-28
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
CJ Bailey passed for a career-high 373 yards and two touchdowns to lead N.C. State over Louisville 31-28 on Saturday in Raleigh. The Wolfpack improved to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, marking their second consecutive victory. N.C. State took a 28-14 lead into the third quarter but faced a comeback attempt from Louisville, who tied the game late in the quarter. However, a late field goal from Kanoah Vinesett secured the win for the Wolfpack. Louisville fell to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in the conference and will host Florida State next Friday.
- •N.C. State scores 31 points on 493 total yards.
- •Louisville nets 485 total yards but falls short.
- •Bailey also recorded two touchdown passes in the game.
- •Isaac Brown rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown for Louisville.
- •Both teams have upcoming games next week.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Bailey's career-high 373 yards passing, 2 TDs lead NC State past Louisville 31-28
"(AP) — CJ Bailey threw for a career-high 373 yards and two touchdowns as N. State held on to beat Louisville 31-28 on Saturday.
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