NC State snaps 2-game skid, rolls past Florida State 47-28
Freshman Ricky Person Jr. scored three touchdowns while Jakobi Meyers had a big receiving day to help North Carolina State beat Florida State 47-28 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida State Seminoles
28
NC State Wolfpack
47
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSU | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| NCST | 10 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 47 |
Carter-Finley Stadium · 57,600 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Clemson Tigers | L 24-36 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Miami Hurricanes | L 35-43 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 20-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:40 28-47
D.J. Matthews 31 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Field Goal 5:35 21-47
Christopher Dunn 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:10 21-44
Ricky Person Jr. 2 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Touchdown 2:08 21-37
Tamorrion Terry 10 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 4:32 14-37
Jakobi Meyers 2 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 8:49 14-30
Christopher Dunn 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:26 14-27
Cam Akers 8 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 1:14 7-27
Ricky Person Jr. 4 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 5:01 7-20
Christopher Dunn 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:36 7-17
Tamorrion Terry 35 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Touchdown 11:13 0-17
Kelvin Harmon 8 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 0:10 0-10
Christopher Dunn 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:35 0-7
Ricky Person Jr. 1 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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NCST
1 play, -1 yard, 0:40 · End of 4th Quarter
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FSU 0:40
5 plays, 69 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:40 28-47
D.J. Matthews 31 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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NCST 2:17
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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FSU 3:31
9 plays, 45 yards, 2:04 · Downs
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NCST 5:35
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:35 21-47
Christopher Dunn 38 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 8:27
12 plays, 21 yards, 2:43 · Downs
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NCST 11:10
11 plays, 63 yards, 5:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:10 21-44
Ricky Person Jr. 2 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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FSU 2:08
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:08 21-37
Tamorrion Terry 10 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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NCST 4:32
5 plays, 60 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:32 14-37
Jakobi Meyers 2 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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FSU 7:09
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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NCST 8:49
8 plays, 17 yards, 4:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:49 14-30
Christopher Dunn 31 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 13:07
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:53 · Downs
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NCST
1 play, -2 yards, 0:26 · End of Half
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FSU 0:26
8 plays, 75 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:26 14-27
Cam Akers 8 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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NCST 1:14
7 plays, 32 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:14 7-27
Ricky Person Jr. 4 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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FSU 3:42
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:19 · Interception
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FSU 5:01
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Missed FG
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NCST 5:01
10 plays, 70 yards, 4:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:01 7-20
Christopher Dunn 26 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 9:36
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:36 7-17
Tamorrion Terry 35 Yd pass from James Blackman (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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NCST 11:13
6 plays, 59 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:13 0-17
Kelvin Harmon 8 Yd pass from Ryan Finley (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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FSU 13:47
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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NCST 0:10
10 plays, 47 yards, 4:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:10 0-10
Christopher Dunn 21 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 4:45
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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NCST 7:00
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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FSU 7:48
7 plays, 46 yards, 2:47 · Fumble
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NCST 10:35
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:35 0-7
Ricky Person Jr. 1 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
FSU
NCST
17
1st Downs
25
3-15
3rd down efficiency
4-13
4-7
4th down efficiency
3-3
445
Total Yards
417
421
Passing
240
29/48
Comp/Att
21/28
8.8
Yards per pass
8.6
24
Rushing
177
20
Rushing Attempts
49
1.2
Yards per rush
3.6
16-121
Penalties
4-50
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
22:30
Possession
37:30
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