Louisville edges NC State 31-28 with late game heroics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Louisville defeated North Carolina State 31-28 in a close contest on October 4, 2026. Despite standout plays from NC State's Tre Richardson and Isaac Brown, the Wolfpack's defense faltered, allowing numerous open completions from Louisville quarterback Jack Bailey. NC State held a significant advantage in play count and time of possession but could not secure the win. This loss further complicates NC State's season, now at 2-3.
- •Louisville's Jack Bailey completed 24 passes, many to open receivers.
- •NC State allowed 84 offensive plays by Louisville, compared to 55 for themselves.
- •Tre Richardson scored on a notable 35-yard catch-and-run for NC State.
- •NC State struggled defensively, allowing key conversions throughout the game.
- •This loss leaves NC State at 2-3 in the current season.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Seedy K’s GameCap: NC State
"So, how does a team with some truly superior playmakers lose a quicksand of a game to the singular most mediocre team in the land? Playmakers like Tre Richardson, whose 35 yard after the catch, two feint, a juke, a drop step and cross country maneuver to the endzone, pulled the Cards within 20-14. (Plus […]
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