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N.C. State dominates Richmond 73-0 in home football victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:49 AM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

N.C. State dominates Richmond 73-0 in home football victory

Summary

N.C. State defeated Richmond 73-0 on Friday night in Raleigh. The Wolfpack scored on their first six possessions and held the Spiders to 110 total yards of offense. Duke Scott rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns, all coming in the first half. Quarterback CJ Bailey added 281 passing yards and two total touchdowns, while backup Will Wilson contributed four scores on the ground and through the air. The game included a 90-minute lightning delay in the second quarter, leading to a shortened fourth quarter. N.C. State moves to 1-1 on the season following the victory.

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By the Numbers

•N.C. State scored 49 points in the first half.
•Duke Scott finished with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
•Richmond quarterback Ashten Snelsire was held to 76 passing yards.
•The game featured a 90-minute lightning delay and a shortened 10-minute fourth quarter.
•N.C. State travels to Vanderbilt for its next game on September 19.

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3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Scott, Bailey lead N.C. State's 73-0 romp past Richmond

What they're saying

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Duke Scott rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns — all in the first half — and N.C. State rolled past Richmond 73-0 on a stormy Friday night. Quarterback CJ Bailey was 13-for-17 passing for 281 yards with one touchdown and another TD on the ground for the Wolfpack (1-1), who recovered nicely after a season-opening loss at Virginia 13 days earlier. Backup QB Will Wilson ran for three short touchdowns and tossed a TD pass.
— Yahoo Sportsby BOB SUTTON

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