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Recap - Wolfpack Defeat North Carolina 35-30

NC State earned a 35-30 victory over North Carolina on Saturday in Week 14 action at Kenan Stadium.

NC State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 54.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Hollywood Smothers rushed for 83 yards, while CJ Bailey added 54 yards in the win. Dacari Collins and KC Concepcion added 62 and 44 receiving yards respectively.

Omarion Hampton rushed for 185 yards for North Carolina, while Jacolby Criswell added 4 yards. Jacolby Criswell threw for 273 yards for the Tar Heels, while receivers Chris Culliver and Omarion Hampton had 96 and 78 yards respectively.

North Carolina outgained NC State 468-462 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 27-17 by the Wolfpack.

The time of possession battle favored NC State as their offense was on the field for 35:45, longer than the 24:15 of their opponents.