Leary throws 2 TDs, No. 23 NC State holds off Louisiana Tech
— Beating Clemson was tough enough for North Carolina State. Getting refocused for a nonconference game a week later was another challenge.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
27
NC State Wolfpack
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 0 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| NCST | 7 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 34 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Troy Trojans | W 41-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ South Alabama Jaguars | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | W 26-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 24-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 32-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:43 27-34
Griffin Hebert 14 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 7:45 20-34
Zonovan Knight 4 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:10 20-27
Bub Means 23 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 3:02 13-27
C.J. Riley 5 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 6:17 13-20
Jacob Barnes 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:44 10-20
Ricky Person Jr. 24 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 0:02 10-13
Christopher Dunn 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:12 10-10
Jacob Barnes 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:37 7-10
Christopher Dunn 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:19 7-7
Jacob Adams 2 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 2:18 0-7
Christopher Toudle 6 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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LT
14 plays, 67 yards, 2:56 · Interception
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NCST 2:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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LT 4:43
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:43 27-34
Griffin Hebert 14 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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NCST 7:45
8 plays, 72 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:45 20-34
Zonovan Knight 4 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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LT 12:10
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:10 20-27
Bub Means 23 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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NCST 14:01
8 plays, 36 yards, 3:04 · Downs
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LT 2:05
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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NCST 3:02
7 plays, 71 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:02 13-27
C.J. Riley 5 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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LT 6:17
8 plays, 55 yards, 4:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:17 13-20
Jacob Barnes 38 Yd Field Goal
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NCST 10:44
2 plays, 40 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:44 10-20
Ricky Person Jr. 24 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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LT 11:27
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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NCST 12:39
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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NCST 0:02
7 plays, 57 yards, 0:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 10-13
Christopher Dunn 29 Yd Field Goal
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LT 0:38
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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NCST 1:20
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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LT 2:12
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:12 10-10
Jacob Barnes 21 Yd Field Goal
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NCST 5:37
6 plays, 37 yards, 1:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:37 7-10
Christopher Dunn 36 Yd Field Goal
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LT 7:32
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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NCST 8:43
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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LT 10:14
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:15 · Interception
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NCST 11:29
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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LT 13:19
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:19 7-7
Jacob Adams 2 Yd pass from Austin Kendall (Jacob Barnes Kick)
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NCST 2:18
10 plays, 91 yards, 5:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:18 0-7
Christopher Toudle 6 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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LT 7:48
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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NCST 9:55
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:28 · Punt
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LT 11:23
8 plays, 33 yards, 3:37 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
LT
NCST
26
1st Downs
23
6-18
3rd down efficiency
4-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
480
Total Yards
418
341
Passing
251
26/44
Comp/Att
22/36
7.8
Yards per pass
7.0
139
Rushing
167
35
Rushing Attempts
31
4.0
Yards per rush
5.4
8-62
Penalties
4-49
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
30:41
Possession
29:19
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