NCAA - Football
Ball State Cardinals
23
NC State Wolfpack
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 23 |
| NCST | 6 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
Thayer Thomas had a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter while Max Fisher blocked a fourth-quarter punt to set up another score and help North Carolina State beat Ball State 34-23 on Saturday night.
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | vs Buffalo Bulls | L 7-28 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | @ Massachusetts Minutemen | L 30-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 34-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Bowling Green Falcons | W 32-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Northwestern Wildcats | L 14-45 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Caleb Huntley 2 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
Matthew McKay 3 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
Ryan Rimmler 28 Yd Field Goal
Ryan Rimmler 43 Yd Field Goal
Ryan Rimmler 43 Yd Field Goal
Thayer Thomas 76 Yd Punt Return (Christopher Dunn Kick)
Matthew McKay 5 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
Ricky Person Jr. 3 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
Christopher Dunn 34 Yd Field Goal
Justin Hall 11 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
Christopher Dunn 39 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 21 yards, 3:43 · End of Game
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:07 · Interception
Caleb Huntley 2 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
0 plays, 5 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
Matthew McKay 3 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:32 · Punt
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:45 · INTERCEPTION
8 plays, 59 yards, 2:26 · Field Goal
Ryan Rimmler 28 Yd Field Goal
4 plays, -2 yards, 0:48 · Punt
7 plays, 16 yards, 2:45 · Field Goal
Ryan Rimmler 43 Yd Field Goal
5 plays, 34 yards, 1:47 · Downs
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:10 · Punt
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:12 · Punt
11 plays, 49 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
Ryan Rimmler 43 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:52 · Punt Return Touchdown
Thayer Thomas 76 Yd Punt Return (Christopher Dunn Kick)
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:59 · Punt
6 plays, 44 yards, 0:27 · Missed FG
6 plays, 28 yards, 1:11 · Punt
10 plays, 82 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
Matthew McKay 5 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:19 · Punt
8 plays, 55 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
Ricky Person Jr. 3 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:54 · Punt
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:15 · Interception
6 plays, 39 yards, 1:10 · Downs
12 plays, 62 yards, 5:14 · Field Goal
Christopher Dunn 34 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
Justin Hall 11 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
9 plays, 23 yards, 3:18 · Field Goal
Christopher Dunn 39 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 20 yards, 3:13 · Downs
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