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NC State survives late scare from App State, secures 41-31 victory

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

NC State survives late scare from App State, secures 41-31 victory

Summary

NC State defeated App State 41-31 on September 26, 2026, at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack initially built a three-score lead but allowed App State to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. NC State responded with a crucial offensive drive to regain the lead, followed by a defensive stand on fourth down. A late field goal sealed the victory, though concerns regarding the team’s late-game execution persisted.

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By the Numbers

•NC State led by three scores before allowing App State to tie the game.
•CJ Bailey threw a critical interception that led to App State points.
•The Wolfpack responded with a drive to reclaim the lead.
•A fourth-down stop by the NC State defense secured the win.
•Field goal late in the game provided the final margin of victory.

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12:45 PMYahoo Sports — NC State fends off App, 41-31

What they're saying

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You would have thought that last week would have been a pretty important lesson learned, but you would be wrong, apparently. NC State almost squandered a good effort for a second straight week with some inexcusably bad football in the fourth quarter, letting App State back into a game it had no business winning. That […]
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