ncaaf Game Recap
Wolfpack Down Syracuse 41-17 - Match Report
Devin Leary's 303-yard performance through the air was the key in NC State's 41-17 win over Syracuse on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.
NC State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -11.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 49.5.
Devin Leary completed 17 of 24 pass attempts for 303 yards for the Wolfpack in the win.
Sean Tucker rushed for 105 yards for Syracuse, while Garrett Shrader added 70 yards. Garrett Shrader threw for 63 yards for the Orange, while receivers Devaughn Cooper and Damien Alford had 31 and 16 yards respectively.
Syracuse lost the offensive yardage battle to NC State 399-236 yards in Saturday's game. NC State had more first downs as that total ended up 19-16.
Syracuse lost the time of possession battle 30:36-29:24, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, NC State takes its act home to face North Carolina looking for another win. For Syracuse, they head home to face Pittsburgh.