NC State at Florida State

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Florida State beat NC State 45–⁠42. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 21–⁠9 as played.

AwayNC State5–⁠7 in 2009
42
HomeFlorida State7–⁠6 in 2009
45

Final at Doak Campbell Stadium, TallahasseeTV: ESGP, ESPN3Attendance 67,712

At kickoff
81°F, mostly cloudy, wind 5 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Tallahassee Regional Airport (KTLH), 7 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
NC State71471442
Florida State714101445

Standouts

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Player stats

NC State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Russell Wilson20/3034952
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Toney Baker19112020
Jamelle Eugene1041116
Russell Wilson834014
Steven Howard1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Owen Spencer5165180
Darrell Davis253032
George Bryan447129
Donald Bowens235027
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Terell Manning140
Natanu Mageo170

Florida State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Christian Ponder26/4027712
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jermaine Thomas20186254
Bert Reed444115
Christian Ponder429012
Chris Thompson51926
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Taiwan Easterling573039
Bert Reed666019
Rod Owens756117
Jarmon Fortson443018
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jamie Robinson100
Ochucko Jenije1370

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

NC StateFlorida State
538Total yards555
364Passing yards277
189Rushing yards278
11.3Yards per pass6.9
5.0Yards per rush8.4
24First downs27
4–⁠10Third downs8–⁠12
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
3Turnovers2
6–⁠41Penalties7–⁠76
22:55Possession17:31

Efficiency

NC StateFlorida State
52%Success rate59%
0.20EPA per play0.18
0.86Explosiveness0.70
0.10Rushing EPA0.24
0.32Passing EPA0.16
38%Passing-down success53%
0.10First-down EPA0.11
0.47Second-down EPA0.15
−0.14Third-down EPA0.60
3%Havoc by its defense3%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Florida State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Florida State end zoneNC State end zoneQ1 NC StatePunt, 7 playsQ1 Florida StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 NC StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 Florida StateTouchdown run, 12 playsQ1 NC StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ1 Florida StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 NC StateTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 Florida StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ2 NC StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Florida StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 NC StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 Florida StateInterception, 3 playsQ2 NC StateInterception, 3 playsQ2 Florida StateEnd of halfQ3 Florida StateTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ3 NC StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Florida StateInterception, 1 playQ3 Florida StateField goal, 12 playsQ3 NC StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Florida StateTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 NC StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 NC StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 Florida StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 NC StateInterception, 9 playsQ4 Florida StateEnd of game
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Florida State drives left to right, NC State right to left.
  1. Q1 NC StatePunt, 7 plays, 32 yards
  2. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 6 plays, 11 yards
  3. Q1 NC StatePunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
  4. Q1 Florida StateTouchdown run, 12 plays, 98 yards
  5. Q1 NC StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 80 yards
  6. Q1 Florida StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 68 yards
  7. Q2 NC StateTouchdown run, 9 plays, 76 yards
  8. Q2 Florida StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 70 yards
  9. Q2 NC StatePunt, 5 plays, 26 yards
  10. Q2 Florida StatePunt, 5 plays, 25 yards
  11. Q2 NC StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 80 yards
  12. Q2 Florida StateInterception, 3 plays, 12 yards
  13. Q2 NC StateInterception, 3 plays, 3 yards
  14. Q2 Florida StateEnd of half, 0 yards
  15. Q3 Florida StateTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 60 yards
  16. Q3 NC StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 74 yards
  17. Q3 Florida StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  18. Q3 Florida StateField goal, 12 plays, 76 yards
  19. Q3 NC StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  20. Q4 Florida StateTouchdown run, 7 plays, 54 yards
  21. Q4 NC StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 80 yards
  22. Q4 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  23. Q4 NC StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 38 yards
  24. Q4 Florida StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 66 yards
  25. Q4 NC StateInterception, 9 plays, 30 yards
  26. Q4 Florida StateEnd of game, 0 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 7
NC State Punt, 7 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 13Russell Wilson slant pass incomplete to N/A.
14:492nd & 10 at own 13Toney Baker rush over right end for 12 yards to the NCSt 25, tackled by Korey Mangum for a 1ST down.
14:011st & 10 at own 25Toney Baker rush over left end for 4 yards to the NCSt 29, tackled by Nick Moody, NC STATE penalty 0 yard personal foul off-setting accepted, FLORIDA ST penalty 0 yard personal foul off-setting, clock 14:01. accepted.
13:422nd & 6 at own 29Toney Baker rush over left end for 10 yards to the NCSt 39, tackled by Dekoda Watson and Nick Moody for a 1ST down.
13:081st & 10 at own 39Toney Baker rush up the middle for 4 yards to the NCSt 43, tackled by Brandon Jenkins.
12:432nd & 6 at own 43Steven Howard rush right for 2 yards to the NCSt 45, tackled by Korey Mangum out-of-bounds.
12:243rd & 4 at own 45Russell Wilson sideline pass incomplete to N/A.
12:244th & 4 at own 45Jeff Ruiz punt for 41 yards, returned by Greg Reid for 6 yards to the FlaSt 10, tackled by Clem Johnson and Taylor Gentry, FLORIDA ST penalty 10 yard holding on N/A accepted.
Florida State Punt, 6 plays
11:501st & 10 at own 10Jermaine Thomas rush left for no gain to the FlaSt 10, tackled by Willie Young, FLORIDA ST penalty holding declined.
11:312nd & 10 at own 10Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Bert Reed for 8 yards to the FlaSt 18, tackled by Clem Johnson.
10:553rd & 2 at own 18Christian Ponder scramble for 3 yards to the FlaSt 21 for a 1ST down.
10:291st & 10 at own 21Christian Ponder slant pass incomplete to Willie Haulstead.
10:242nd & 10 at own 21Christian Ponder post pass incomplete to Bert Reed.
10:243rd & 10 at own 21NC STATE penalty 0 yard offside defense off-setting accepted, FLORIDA ST penalty 0 yard holding off-setting, NO PLAY. accepted, no play.
10:103rd & 10 at own 21Christian Ponder deep in pass incomplete to Bert Reed.
0:544th & 10 at own 21Team punt by Hans Rice II, downed at the NCSt 44.
NC State Punt, 5 plays
9:461st & 10 at own 44Jamelle Eugene rush left for 1 yard to the NCSt 45, tackled by Justin Mincey.
9:122nd & 9 at own 45Russell Wilson sideline pass complete to Darrell Davis for 21 yards to the FlaSt 34, tackled by Kendall Smith for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at opp 34Jamelle Eugene rush up the middle for 2 yards to the FlaSt 32, tackled by Kendall Smith.
7:522nd & 8 at opp 32Russell Wilson scramble for no gain to the FlaSt 32.
7:193rd & 8 at opp 32Russell Wilson sacked by Everett Dawkins for a loss of 9 yards to the FlaSt 41.
7:194th & 17 at opp 41Jeff Ruiz punt for 39 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the FlaSt 2.
Florida State Touchdown run, 12 plays
6:311st & 10 at own 2Christian Ponder deep out pass complete to Jarmon Fortson for 18 yards to the FlaSt 20 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:021st & 10 at own 20Jermaine Thomas rush left for 6 yards to the FlaSt 26, tackled by Audie Cole.
5:412nd & 4 at own 26Christian Ponder rush quarterback draw for 11 yards to the FlaSt 37, tackled by C.J. Wilson and Clem Johnson for a 1ST down.
5:101st & 10 at own 37Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 8 yards to the FlaSt 45, tackled by Brandan Bishop out-of-bounds.
5:102nd & 2 at own 45Jermaine Thomas rush right, fumbled, forced by Terrell Manning, recovered by FlaSt Jermaine Thomas at the FlaSt 45, Jermaine Thomas for 20 yards, to the NCSt 35, tackled by Clem Johnson for a 1ST down.
4:031st & 10 at opp 35Jermaine Thomas rush left for 7 yards to the NCSt 28, tackled by Leroy Burgess.
3:322nd & 3 at opp 28Chris Thompson rush over right guard for 5 yards to the NCSt 23, tackled by Dwayne Maddox for a 1ST down.
3:071st & 10 at opp 23Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Lonnie Pryor for 5 yards to the NCSt 18, tackled by Shea McKeen out-of-bounds.
2:292nd & 5 at opp 18Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Rod Owens for 3 yards to the NCSt 15, tackled by Terrell Manning out-of-bounds.
1:533rd & 2 at opp 15Christian Ponder rush right for 3 yards to the NCSt 12, tackled by Alan-Michael Cash for a 1ST down.
1:221st & 10 at opp 12Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 8 yards to the NCSt 4, tackled by Audie Cole and DeAndre Morgan.
0:542nd & 2 at opp 4Jermaine Thomas rush left for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, NC STATE penalty offside defense declined.Florida State 6, NC State 0
0:54Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD, NC STATE penalty offside defense declined.Florida State 7, NC State 0
0:54Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
NC State Touchdown pass, 1 play
0:401st & 10 at own 20Russell Wilson post pass complete to Owen Spencer for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 7, NC State 6
0:40Josh Czajkowski extra point GOOD, FLORIDA ST penalty holding declined.Tied at 7
0:40Josh Czajkowski kickoff for 62 yards returned by Greg Reid, tackled by Terrell Manning for 24 yards to the FlaSt 32, tackled by Terrell Manning out-of-bounds.
Florida State Touchdown run, 4 plays
0:221st & 10 at own 32Christian Ponder deep pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 39 yards to the NCSt 29, tackled by Clem Johnson for a 1ST down.
0:221st & 10 at opp 29Jermaine Thomas rush left for 14 yards to the NCSt 25, tackled by Dwayne Maddox and Brian Slay out-of-bounds, FLORIDA ST penalty 10 yard holding on Jarmon Fortson accepted.
Q2 14:531st & 6 at opp 25Christian Ponder post pass complete to Bert Reed for 19 yards to the NCSt 6 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:271st & goal at opp 6Chris Thompson rush over left tackle for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 13, NC State 7
Q2 14:27Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.Florida State 14, NC State 7
Q2 14:27Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 68 yards returned by Clem Johnson, tackled by Mister Alexander for 22 yards to the NCSt 24, tackled by Mister Alexander out-of-bounds.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Tied at 21
NC State Touchdown run, 9 plays
14:071st & 10 at own 24Jamelle Eugene rush over right guard for no gain to the NCSt 24, tackled by Dekoda Watson and Jacobbi McDaniel.
13:342nd & 10 at own 24Russell Wilson post pass complete to Donald Bowens for 27 yards to the FlaSt 49, tackled by Jamie Robinson for a 1ST down.
13:091st & 10 at opp 49Jamelle Eugene rush right for 15 yards to the FlaSt 34, tackled by Jamie Robinson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:421st & 10 at opp 34Jamelle Eugene rush over right tackle for 16 yards to the FlaSt 18, tackled by Dekoda Watson for a 1ST down.
12:131st & 10 at opp 18Jamelle Eugene rush right for 9 yards to the FlaSt 9, tackled by Markus White.
11:502nd & 1 at opp 9Russell Wilson pass incomplete, hurried by Brandon Jenkins.
11:453rd & 1 at opp 9Russell Wilson rush quarterback draw for 4 yards to the FlaSt 5, tackled by Patrick Robinson for a 1ST down.
11:041st & goal at opp 5Jamelle Eugene rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the FlaSt 3, tackled by Kendall Smith.
10:332nd & goal at opp 3Jamelle Eugene rush left for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 14, NC State 13
10:33Josh Czajkowski extra point GOOD.Tied at 14
10:33Josh Czajkowski kickoff for 69 yards returned by Greg Reid, tackled by Asante’ Cureton for 29 yards to the FlaSt 30, tackled by Asante’ Cureton.
Florida State Touchdown run, 2 plays
10:131st & 10 at own 30Christian Ponder crossing pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 16 yards to the FlaSt 46, tackled by C.J. Wilson and Brandan Bishop for a 1ST down.
9:481st & 10 at own 46Jermaine Thomas rush up the middle for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 20, NC State 14
9:481st & 0 at opp 3NC STATE penalty 2 yard offside defense accepted.
9:48Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.Florida State 21, NC State 14
9:48Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 63 yards returned by Jamelle Eugene, tackled by Mister Alexander for 11 yards to the NCSt 9, tackled by Mister Alexander, NC STATE penalty 9 yard illegal block on N/A accepted.
NC State Punt, 5 plays
9:181st & 10 at own 9Russell Wilson slant pass complete to Toney Baker for 9 yards to the NCSt 18, tackled by Nigel Carr.
9:002nd & 1 at own 18Russell Wilson slant pass complete to Toney Baker for 11 yards to the NCSt 29, tackled by Nigel Bradham for a 1ST down.
8:181st & 10 at own 29Toney Baker rush up the middle for 5 yards to the NCSt 34, tackled by Nigel Bradham.
7:392nd & 5 at own 34Toney Baker rush up the middle for 4 yards to the NCSt 38, tackled by Kevin McNeil.
6:573rd & 1 at own 38Toney Baker rush right for a loss of 3 yards to the NCSt 35, tackled by Dekoda Watson and Kendall Smith.
6:574th & 4 at own 35Jeff Ruiz punt for 37 yards, returned by Greg Reid for 8 yards to the FlaSt 36, tackled by Audie Cole.
Florida State Punt, 5 plays
6:161st & 10 at own 36Christian Ponder post pass incomplete to Jarmon Fortson.
6:082nd & 10 at own 36Jermaine Thomas rush right for 22 yards to the NCSt 42, tackled by Willie Young out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at opp 42Chris Thompson rush over right guard for 3 yards to the NCSt 39, tackled by Willie Young.
5:102nd & 7 at opp 39Christian Ponder sideline pass incomplete to Jarmon Fortson.
5:063rd & 7 at opp 39Timeout Florida State, clock 05:06.
5:023rd & 7 at opp 39Christian Ponder post pass incomplete to Bert Reed.
5:024th & 7 at opp 39Shawn Powell punt for 39 yards for a touchback.
NC State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
4:431st & 10 at own 20Russell Wilson deep pass complete to Owen Spencer for 61 yards to the FlaSt 19, tackled by Jamie Robinson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
4:431st & 10 at opp 19NC STATE penalty 5 yard false start on Jake Vermiglio accepted.
3:421st & 15 at opp 24Jamelle Eugene rush left for a loss of 7 yards to the FlaSt 31, tackled by Markus White.
3:422nd & 22 at opp 31NC STATE penalty 5 yard false start on Jake Vermiglio accepted.
2:422nd & 27 at opp 36Russell Wilson scramble for 14 yards to the FlaSt 11, tackled by Nigel Bradham, FLORIDA ST penalty 11 yard personal foul on Greg Reid accepted for a 1ST down.
2:131st & 10 at opp 11Russell Wilson crossing pass incomplete to George Bryan.
2:022nd & 10 at opp 11Russell Wilson middle pass complete to George Bryan for 4 yards to the FlaSt 7, tackled by Jamie Robinson.
1:293rd & 6 at opp 7Russell Wilson crossing pass complete to Jarvis Williams for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 21, NC State 20
1:29Josh Czajkowski extra point GOOD.Tied at 21
1:29Josh Czajkowski kickoff for 50 yards returned by Jajuan Harley, tackled by Asante’ Cureton for 8 yards to the FlaSt 28, tackled by Asante’ Cureton.
Florida State Interception, 3 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 28Christian Ponder sideline pass complete to Rod Owens for 6 yards to the FlaSt 34.
0:522nd & 4 at own 34Christian Ponder slant pass complete to Rod Owens for 6 yards to the FlaSt 40, tackled by Jarvis Byrd for a 1ST down.
0:521st & 10 at own 40Christian Ponder deep pass intercepted by Terrell Manning at the 50 yard line, returned for 4 yards to the FlaSt 46, tackled by Rod Owens.
NC State Interception, 3 plays
0:371st & 10 at opp 46Russell Wilson sideline pass incomplete to George Bryan.
0:222nd & 10 at opp 46Russell Wilson middle pass complete to Donald Bowens for 8 yards to the FlaSt 38, tackled by Kendall Smith.
0:223rd & 2 at opp 38NC STATE penalty 5 yard illegal shift accepted.
0:073rd & 7 at opp 43Timeout NC State, clock 00:07.
0:073rd & 7 at opp 43Russell Wilson deep pass intercepted by Ochuko Jenije at the FlaSt 17, returned for 37 yards to the NCSt 46, tackled by Julian Williams.
Q3 15:00Josh Czajkowski kickoff for 30 yards out-of-bounds.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Florida State 31, NC State 28
Florida State Touchdown pass, 11 plays
14:531st & 10 at own 40Bert Reed rush for 12 yards to the NCSt 48, tackled by C.J. Wilson for a 1ST down.
14:341st & 10 at opp 48Jermaine Thomas rush right for 3 yards to the NCSt 45, tackled by C.J. Wilson out-of-bounds.
14:112nd & 7 at opp 45Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Bert Reed for 9 yards to the NCSt 36, tackled by Terrell Manning for a 1ST down.
13:381st & 10 at opp 36Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 2 yards to the NCSt 34, tackled by DeAndre Morgan.
12:592nd & 8 at opp 34Christian Ponder rush quarterback draw for 12 yards to the NCSt 22, tackled by Earl Wolff for a 1ST down.
12:591st & 10 at opp 22Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Rod Owens for 7 yards to the NCSt 15, tackled by Earl Wolff out-of-bounds.
12:302nd & 3 at opp 15Jermaine Thomas rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the NCSt 17, tackled by Willie Young.
11:523rd & 5 at opp 17Christian Ponder crossing pass complete to Beau Reliford for 8 yards to the NCSt 9, tackled by Dwayne Maddox for a 1ST down.
11:231st & 0 at opp 9FLORIDA ST penalty 5 yard ineligible downfield on pass on Beau Reliford accepted, no play.
11:181st & goal at opp 14Jermaine Thomas rush left for 7 yards to the NCSt 7, tackled by Earl Wolff out-of-bounds.
11:072nd & goal at opp 7Chris Thompson rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the NCSt 6, tackled by Willie Young.
10:343rd & goal at opp 6Christian Ponder crossing pass complete to Rod Owens for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 28, NC State 21
10:34Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.
10:34Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 69 yards returned by Clem Johnson, tackled by Dustin Hopkins and Willie Haulstead for 25 yards to the NCSt 26, tackled by Dustin Hopkins and Willie Haulstead.
NC State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
10:181st & 10 at own 26Russell Wilson sideline pass complete to Owen Spencer for 12 yards to the NCSt 38, tackled by Ochuko Jenije for a 1ST down.
9:471st & 10 at own 38Toney Baker rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the NCSt 43, tackled by Moses McCray and Kendall Smith.
9:242nd & 5 at own 43Toney Baker rush left for 20 yards to the FlaSt 37, tackled by Moses McCray for a 1ST down.
8:491st & 10 at opp 37Toney Baker rush over right tackle for a loss of 1 yard to the FlaSt 38, tackled by Brandon Jenkins.
8:182nd & 11 at opp 38Russell Wilson deep out pass incomplete to Donald Bowens.
8:063rd & 11 at opp 38Russell Wilson post pass complete to Darrell Davis for 32 yards to the FlaSt 6, tackled by Ochuko Jenije out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
7:421st & goal at opp 6Russell Wilson flag pass complete to Jarvis Williams for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 28
7:42Josh Czajkowski extra point GOOD.
7:42Josh Czajkowski kickoff for 59 yards returned by Chris Thompson, tackled by Taylor Gentry and Sterling Lucas for 19 yards to the FlaSt 30, tackled by Taylor Gentry and Sterling Lucas.
Florida State Interception, 1 play
1:001st & 10 at own 30Christian Ponder screen pass intercepted by Natanu Mageo at the FlaSt 25, returned for 7 yards to the FlaSt 18, fumbled, forced by Jarmon Fortson, recovered by FlaSt Jarmon Fortson at the FlaSt 18 for 7 yards, lateral to NA for no gain.
Florida State Field goal, 12 plays
7:371st & 10 at own 18Jermaine Thomas rush for 9 yards to the FlaSt 42, tackled by C.J. Wilson, NC STATE penalty 15 yard personal foul on Terrell Manning accepted for a 1ST down.
7:371st & 10 at own 42Christian Ponder pass incomplete, broken up by C.J. Wilson.
7:292nd & 10 at own 42Christian Ponder slant pass complete to Jarmon Fortson for 8 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Michael Lemon and Bobby Floyd.
6:023rd & 2 at the 50Jermaine Thomas rush over right tackle for 6 yards to the NCSt 44, tackled by Justin Byers and Bobby Floyd for a 1ST down.
5:331st & 10 at opp 44Jermaine Thomas rush left for 5 yards to the NCSt 39, tackled by Clem Johnson.
5:332nd & 5 at opp 39Jermaine Thomas rush over right end for no gain to the NCSt 39, tackled by Justin Byers.
5:333rd & 5 at opp 39Christian Ponder slant pass complete to Rod Owens for 11 yards to the NCSt 28, tackled by Dwayne Maddox for a 1ST down.
3:441st & 10 at opp 28Bert Reed rush for 14 yards to the NCSt 14 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
3:191st & 10 at opp 14Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Lonnie Pryor for 4 yards to the NCSt 10, tackled by Terrell Manning.
2:442nd & 6 at opp 10Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Bert Reed for 3 yards to the NCSt 7, tackled by C.J. Wilson.
2:123rd & 3 at opp 7FLORIDA ST penalty 10 yard holding on Ryan McMahon accepted, no play.
1:303rd & 13 at opp 17Christian Ponder middle pass complete to Jarmon Fortson for 11 yards to the NCSt 6, tackled by Alan-Michael Cash.
1:004th & 2 at opp 6Dustin Hopkins 24 yard field goal GOOD.Florida State 31, NC State 28
1:00Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 63 yards returned by Clem Johnson, tackled by Willie Haulstead for 11 yards to the NCSt 18, tackled by Willie Haulstead.
NC State Punt, 3 plays
0:461st & 10 at own 18Russell Wilson pass incomplete, hurried by Kevin McNeil.
0:292nd & 10 at own 18Jamelle Eugene rush left for no gain to the NCSt 18, tackled by Nigel Bradham.
Q4 14:553rd & 10 at own 18Russell Wilson deep out pass incomplete to Owen Spencer.
Q4 14:554th & 10 at own 18Jeff Ruiz punt for 38 yards, returned by Greg Reid, tackled by Ted Larsen out-of-bounds, FLORIDA ST penalty 15 yard personal foul on Vincent Zann accepted.
4th quarter6 drives, then Florida State 45, NC State 42
Florida State Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 46Christian Ponder deep pass incomplete to Bert Reed.
14:402nd & 10 at own 46Jermaine Thomas rush left for 3 yards to the FlaSt 49, tackled by Jarvis Byrd out-of-bounds.
13:463rd & 7 at own 49Christian Ponder post pass complete to Rod Owens for 17 yards to the NCSt 34, tackled by Jarvis Byrd for a 1ST down.
13:131st & 10 at opp 34Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Bert Reed for 9 yards to the NCSt 25 out-of-bounds.
12:532nd & 1 at opp 25Jermaine Thomas rush over left end for 12 yards to the NCSt 13, tackled by Clem Johnson for a 1ST down.
12:181st & 10 at opp 13Jermaine Thomas rush for 9 yards to the NCSt 4, tackled by Justin Byers.
11:522nd & 1 at opp 4Chris Thompson rush up the middle for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 38, NC State 28
11:52Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.
11:52Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
NC State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 20Toney Baker rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the NCSt 23, tackled by Moses McCray and Nigel Bradham.
11:072nd & 7 at own 23Russell Wilson sideline pass complete to Toney Baker for 12 yards to the NCSt 35 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:331st & 10 at own 35Toney Baker rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the NCSt 40, tackled by Kendall Smith and Jamie Robinson.
10:092nd & 5 at own 40Russell Wilson sideline pass complete to Owen Spencer for 6 yards to the NCSt 46 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:321st & 10 at own 46Toney Baker rush left for 9 yards to the FlaSt 45, tackled by Moses McCray and Korey Mangum.
9:052nd & 1 at opp 45Toney Baker rush up the middle for 16 yards to the FlaSt 29, tackled by Jamie Robinson for a 1ST down.
8:341st & 10 at opp 29Russell Wilson middle pass complete to George Bryan for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 38, NC State 35
8:34Josh Czajkowski extra point GOOD.
8:34Josh Czajkowski kickoff for 63 yards returned by Chris Thompson, tackled by Brandan Bishop for 25 yards to the FlaSt 32, tackled by Brandan Bishop.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
8:211st & 10 at own 32Christian Ponder post pass incomplete to Rod Owens, broken up by Earl Wolff.
8:052nd & 10 at own 32Jermaine Thomas rush left for 5 yards to the FlaSt 37, tackled by Shea McKeen.
7:403rd & 5 at own 37Christian Ponder middle pass incomplete to Beau Reliford.
7:404th & 5 at own 37Shawn Powell punt for 41 yards, returned by Clem Johnson, tackled by Recardo Wright out-of-bounds, FLORIDA ST penalty 15 yard personal foul on Recardo Wright accepted.
NC State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
7:291st & 10 at opp 38Toney Baker rush over right end for 8 yards to the FlaSt 30, tackled by Kevin McNeil and Korey Mangum.
6:372nd & 2 at opp 30Toney Baker rush left for no gain to the FlaSt 30, tackled by Jacobbi McDaniel.
6:003rd & 2 at opp 30Russell Wilson rush quarterback draw for 14 yards to the FlaSt 16, tackled by Patrick Robinson for a 1ST down.
5:251st & 10 at opp 16Toney Baker rush left for 7 yards to the FlaSt 9.
4:592nd & 3 at opp 9Toney Baker rush up the middle for 4 yards to the FlaSt 5, tackled by Nigel Carr for a 1ST down.
4:211st & goal at opp 5Toney Baker rush over right end for no gain to the FlaSt 5, tackled by Nigel Carr and Korey Mangum.
3:502nd & goal at opp 5Russell Wilson sideline pass complete to Jarvis Williams for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.NC State 42, Florida State 38
3:50Josh Czajkowski extra point GOOD.
3:50Josh Czajkowski kickoff for 69 yards returned by Chris Thompson, tackled by Asante’ Cureton for 33 yards to the FlaSt 34, tackled by Asante’ Cureton.
Florida State Touchdown run, 8 plays
3:331st & 10 at own 34Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Lonnie Pryor for 22 yards to the NCSt 44, tackled by Earl Wolff for a 1ST down.
3:031st & 10 at opp 44Christian Ponder middle pass complete to Jarmon Fortson for 6 yards to the NCSt 38, tackled by Dwayne Maddox.
2:292nd & 4 at opp 38Christian Ponder screen pass complete to Bert Reed for 18 yards to the NCSt 20, tackled by Terrell Manning for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 20Christian Ponder deep pass incomplete to Jermaine Thomas.
1:582nd & 10 at opp 20Bert Reed rush for 15 yards to the NCSt 5, tackled by Terrell Manning out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:451st & goal at opp 5Jermaine Thomas rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the NCSt 3, tackled by Terrell Manning and Willie Young.
1:452nd & 0 at opp 3Timeout NC State, clock 01:45.
1:452nd & goal at opp 3Christian Ponder screen pass incomplete, broken up by Willie Young.
1:363rd & goal at opp 3Bert Reed rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 45, NC State 42
1:36Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.
1:36Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
NC State Interception, 9 plays
1:151st & 10 at own 20Russell Wilson scramble for 14 yards to the NCSt 34 for a 1ST down.
0:581st & 10 at own 34Russell Wilson middle pass complete to Owen Spencer for 6 yards to the NCSt 40.
0:492nd & 4 at own 40Russell Wilson slant pass complete to George Bryan for 6 yards to the NCSt 46 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
0:391st & 10 at own 46Russell Wilson sideline pass complete to George Bryan for 8 yards to the FlaSt 46 out-of-bounds.
0:312nd & 2 at opp 46Russell Wilson rush for 3 yards to the FlaSt 43, tackled by Nick Moody for a 1ST down.
0:311st & 10 at opp 43Timeout NC State, clock 00:31.
0:231st & 10 at opp 43Russell Wilson screen pass complete to Jamelle Eugene for a loss of 1 yard to the FlaSt 44, tackled by Nigel Bradham.
0:232nd & 11 at opp 44Timeout NC State, clock 00:23.
0:102nd & 11 at opp 44Russell Wilson sacked by Mister Alexander for a loss of 6 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:103rd & 17 at the 50Team pass incomplete.
0:054th & 17 at the 50Russell Wilson deep pass intercepted by Jamie Robinson at the FlaSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.
0:051st & 10 at own 20NC STATE penalty holding declined.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Officially, Florida State leads 26–⁠17; as played, 27–⁠17 in 44 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025NC State 21, Florida State 11
2022NC State 19, Florida State 17
2021NC State 28, Florida State 14
2020NC State 38, Florida State 22
2019Florida State 31, NC State 13
2018NC State 47, Florida State 28

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