Boykin, defense help No. 14 NC State rally past FSU 19-17
— North Carolina State's offense sputtered, then lost the preseason Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year while facing a second-half deficit.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida State Seminoles
17
NC State Wolfpack
19
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSU | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| NCST | 3 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 19 |
Carter-Finley Stadium · 56,919 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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Field Goal 6:33 17-19
Christopher Dunn 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:07 17-16
Christopher Dunn 53 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:57 17-13
Christopher Dunn 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:49 17-10
Darryl Jones 10 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 17-3
Ryan Fitzgerald 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:48 14-3
Lawrance Toafili 12 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 11:29 7-3
Mycah Pittman 14 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Field Goal 3:06 0-3
Christopher Dunn 38 Yd Field Goal
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NCST
4 plays, 10 yards, 0:38 · End of Game
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FSU 0:38
9 plays, 70 yards, 3:47 · Interception
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NCST 4:25
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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FSU 6:24
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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NCST 6:33
8 plays, 47 yards, 4:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:33 17-19
Christopher Dunn 27 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 11:11
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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NCST 12:07
4 plays, -23 yards, 2:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:07 17-16
Christopher Dunn 53 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 14:46
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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NCST 0:57
10 plays, 52 yards, 4:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:57 17-13
Christopher Dunn 40 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 5:48
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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NCST 7:14
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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FSU 8:12
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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NCST 9:49
10 plays, 84 yards, 5:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:49 17-10
Darryl Jones 10 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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FSU
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:10 · Field Goal
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NCST 0:10
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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FSU 0:48
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 17-3
Ryan Fitzgerald 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:48 14-3
Lawrance Toafili 12 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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NCST 4:13
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:42 · Interception
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FSU 7:55
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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NCST 10:08
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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FSU 11:29
2 plays, 85 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:29 7-3
Mycah Pittman 14 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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NCST 12:18
7 plays, 26 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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FSU 14:56
8 plays, 59 yards, 3:03 · Downs
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NCST 3:06
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:06 0-3
Christopher Dunn 38 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 5:50
3 plays, -10 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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NCST 8:03
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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FSU 9:30
9 plays, 34 yards, 5:30 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
FSU
NCST
15
1st Downs
19
5-13
3rd down efficiency
2-13
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
387
Total Yards
307
181
Passing
125
15/30
Comp/Att
11/23
6.0
Yards per pass
5.4
206
Rushing
182
28
Rushing Attempts
46
7.4
Yards per rush
4.0
10-100
Penalties
8-70
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
26:36
Possession
33:24
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