Scott's late touchdown helps NC State edge Appalachian State 41-31
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Duke Scott scored on a 16-yard touchdown run with 5:08 remaining, contributing to NC State's 41-31 victory over Appalachian State on September 26. The Wolfpack overcame a blown 21-point lead, initially leading 28-7 after scoring on four of their first six drives. Appalachian State rallied to tie the game at 31, but Scott's run secured the win. Scott finished with 148 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Malachi Singleton threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns for Appalachian State. NC State looks ahead to a matchup against No. 16 Louisville next Saturday, while Appalachian State has an open week before hosting Old Dominion on October 10.
- •Duke Scott rushes for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
- •NC State led 28-7 before Appalachian State's comeback.
- •Malachi Singleton throws for 317 yards for Appalachian State.
- •NC State faces No. 16 Louisville next Saturday.
- •Appalachian State hosts Old Dominion on October 10.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Scott's TD run helps NC State shake off blown lead, Vanderbilt loss by beating Appalachian State
"Duke Scott bounced outside to the left for the go-ahead 16-yard touchdown run with 5:08 left that helped N.C. State overcome a blown 21-point lead and beat Appalachian State 41-31 on Saturday night. Scott ran for 148 yards and two TDs for the Wolfpack (2-2), coming on a night when N.C. State was trying to regroup from a shocking loss at Vanderbilt on a last-second fumble that was recovered for a score. The Wolfpack initially appeared headed for a smooth recovery by scoring touchdowns on four of six first-half drives to lead 28-7.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Football•Sep 27, 2026, 3:56 AMNo. 20 Oregon takes down No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore's injury
Football•Sep 27, 2026, 3:49 AMFive Takeaways from Mizzou’s 31-24 loss to Mississippi State- Football•Sep 27, 2026, 3:48 AMJames' 43-yard TD pushes Idaho State over Southern Utah 28-24
Football•Sep 27, 2026, 3:32 AMReplacing OU football QB John Mateer was discussed during blowout loss toGeorgia
Football•Sep 27, 2026, 3:28 AM‘Mixture of Russell Wilson and Drew Brees’ – Ex-LSU DT Backs ‘Undersized’ QB As ‘Clear-Cut First Overall Pick’ in 2027 NFL Draft- Football•Sep 27, 2026, 3:27 AMKJ Jackson impresses as Arkansas snaps 12-game skid vs FBS opponents with win over Tulsa