NC State's defense gets 8 sacks in 16-10 win over Syracuse
North Carolina State's defense battered Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito for eight sacks, including one by Larrell Murchison in the final seconds to seal a 16-10 win Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Syracuse Orange
10
NC State Wolfpack
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| NCST | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Clemson Tigers | L 13-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs SMU Mustangs | W 30-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ North Carolina Tar Heels | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Louisville Cardinals | L 26-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Virginia Cavaliers | L 25-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:00 10-16
Trishton Jackson 2 Yd pass from Tommy DeVito (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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Field Goal 0:54 3-16
Andre Szmyt 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:18 0-16
Christopher Dunn 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:16 0-13
Trent Pennix 32 Yd pass from Thayer Thomas (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 5:17 0-6
Christopher Dunn 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:08 0-3
Christopher Dunn 32 Yd Field Goal
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SYR
6 plays, 22 yards, 1:55 · End of Game
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NCST 1:48
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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SYR 3:00
13 plays, 94 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:00 10-16
Trishton Jackson 2 Yd pass from Tommy DeVito (Andre Szmyt Kick)
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NCST 7:50
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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SYR 9:57
11 plays, 52 yards, 3:50 · Downs
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NCST 13:47
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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SYR 0:54
10 plays, 61 yards, 3:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:54 3-16
Andre Szmyt 32 Yd Field Goal
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NCST 4:18
14 plays, 69 yards, 5:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:18 0-16
Christopher Dunn 23 Yd Field Goal
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SYR 9:50
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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NCST 11:08
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:52 · Interception
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SYR
5 plays, 52 yards, 1:16 · Downs
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NCST 1:16
3 plays, 61 yards, 0:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:16 0-13
Trent Pennix 32 Yd pass from Thayer Thomas (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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SYR 1:48
8 plays, 6 yards, 4:35 · Punt
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NCST 6:23
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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SYR 8:57
8 plays, 22 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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NCST 11:58
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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SYR 15:00
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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NCST 1:35
6 plays, 22 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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SYR 3:57
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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NCST 5:17
10 plays, 33 yards, 4:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:17 0-6
Christopher Dunn 43 Yd Field Goal
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SYR 9:44
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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NCST 11:08
6 plays, 43 yards, 2:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:08 0-3
Christopher Dunn 32 Yd Field Goal
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SYR 13:10
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
SYR
NCST
21
1st Downs
21
5-16
3rd down efficiency
4-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
341
Total Yards
364
300
Passing
260
29/39
Comp/Att
18/31
7.7
Yards per pass
8.4
41
Rushing
104
37
Rushing Attempts
34
1.1
Yards per rush
3.1
12-59
Penalties
4-47
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:18
Possession
29:42
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