Bailey's career-high 373 yards passing, 2 TDs lead NC State past Louisville 31-28
— CJ Bailey threw for a career-high 373 yards and two touchdowns as N.C. State held on to beat Louisville 31-28 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Louisville Cardinals
28
NC State Wolfpack
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOU | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
| NCSU | 3 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 31 |
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Match Report
Team Stats
22
1st Downs
26
4-9
3rd down efficiency
9-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
485
Total Yards
493
254
Passing
373
21/30
Comp/Att
25/41
8.5
Yards per pass
9.1
231
Rushing
120
25
Rushing Attempts
43
9.2
Yards per rush
2.8
3-40
Penalties
7-64
3
Turnovers
1
3
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
22:40
Possession
37:20
Top Performers
LOU
- Lincoln Kienholz C/ATT 21/30 · YDS 254 · AVG 8.5
- Isaac Brown CAR 9 · YDS 125 · AVG 13.9
- Niall Hayes NO 3 · YDS 120 · AVG 40.0
- Tre Richardson REC 8 · YDS 117 · AVG 14.6
NCSU
- CJ Bailey C/ATT 24/40 · YDS 373 · AVG 9.3
- Jackson Waller NO 3 · YDS 109 · AVG 36.3
- Kanoah Vinesett FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 46
- Joshisa Trader REC 5 · YDS 92 · AVG 18.4
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