Finley, Thomas lead NC State past Georgia State, 41-7
Ryan Finley threw two touchdown passes, and North Carolina State routed Georgia State 41-7 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Georgia State Panthers
7
NC State Wolfpack
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| NCST | 10 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 41 |
Carter-Finley Stadium · 56,017 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ App State Mountaineers | W 39-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 20-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 32-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | L 22-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | W 42-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:12 7-41
Matthew McKay 2 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Touchdown 3:12 7-34
Brady Bodine 39 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Touchdown 3:43 7-27
Trent Pennix 1 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 7-20
Christopher Dunn 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:41 7-17
Reggie Gallaspy II 1 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 3:22 7-10
Christopher Dunn 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:32 7-7
Thayer Thomas 5 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:37 7-0
Destin Coates 8 Yd Run (Brandon Wright Kick)
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GAST
6 plays, 51 yards, 1:12 · End of Game
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NCST 1:12
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:12 7-41
Matthew McKay 2 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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GAST 2:24
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:48 · Fumble
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NCST 3:12
4 plays, 55 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:12 7-34
Brady Bodine 39 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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GAST 5:20
10 plays, 32 yards, 5:44 · Downs
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NCST 11:04
6 plays, 40 yards, 2:53 · Interception
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GAST 13:57
10 plays, 58 yards, 4:46 · Missed FG
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NCST 3:43
8 plays, 72 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:43 7-27
Trent Pennix 1 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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GAST 7:09
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:06 · Punt
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NCST 8:15
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:58 · Punt
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GAST 9:13
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:15 · Downs
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NCST 11:28
9 plays, 40 yards, 3:32 · Downs
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NCST 15:00
5 plays, 63 yards, 0:46 · Field Goal
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GAST 0:46
8 plays, 53 yards, 2:50 · Missed FG
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NCST 3:36
8 plays, 25 yards, 4:23 · Punt
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GAST 7:59
6 plays, 10 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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NCST 10:41
10 plays, 80 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 7-20
Christopher Dunn 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:41 7-17
Reggie Gallaspy II 1 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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GAST 0:08
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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NCST 3:22
9 plays, 89 yards, 3:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:22 7-10
Christopher Dunn 25 Yd Field Goal
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GAST 7:04
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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NCST 9:32
7 plays, 57 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:32 7-7
Thayer Thomas 5 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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GAST 12:37
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:37 7-0
Destin Coates 8 Yd Run (Brandon Wright Kick)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
GAST
NCST
18
1st Downs
24
4-13
3rd down efficiency
4-9
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
349
Total Yards
541
242
Passing
426
19/34
Comp/Att
32/39
7.1
Yards per pass
10.9
107
Rushing
115
31
Rushing Attempts
31
3.5
Yards per rush
3.7
5-48
Penalties
6-52
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
29:28
Possession
30:32
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