RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Following a big loss at then-No. 21 Clemson last week, the Wolfpack is looking to bounce back against upset-minded Northern Illinois. NC State (2-2 overall, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) hosts NIU (2-1, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday. The game is set to kick off at noon in Raleigh. The Huskies have perhaps the … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: NC State football hosts Northern Illinois
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Defense, Special Teams carry NC State to 24-17 win over Northern Illinois
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Two forced fumbles are the difference as the Wolfpack offense struggles to do anything NC State’s home tilt with Northern Illinois started off well enough, with the Wolfpack tallying three tackles-for-loss on the Huskies first six plays, forcing a punt, and then driving 64 yards for a touchdown. The defense would carry on from there, … [Read more...] about Defense, Special Teams carry NC State to 24-17 win over Northern Illinois
Bailey, strong defense guide NC State past Northern Illinois 24-17
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — CJ Bailey scored on the ground and through the air as North Carolina State defeated visiting Northern Illinois 24-17 on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. Bailey, a true freshman making his second start for the Wolfpack (3-2), completed 13 of 20 passes for 108 yards. He supported a strong defensive effort from N.C. State that forced NIU (2-2) into four … [Read more...] about Bailey, strong defense guide NC State past Northern Illinois 24-17
NC State Opponent SWOT: Northern Illinois
Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Getting to know the Huskies Fresh off a fresh butt-whipping at the hands of Clemson, NC State will welcome Northern Illinois to town. Dave Doeren’s former employer has already taken down Notre Dame this year, so the Huskies are plenty capable of pulling the upset in Raleigh. Let’s get to know them. Northern … [Read more...] about NC State Opponent SWOT: Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois brings the Hammock District to Raleigh
Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’d be nice if this game went well. Dave Doeren goes up against his former program for the first time this week, as NC State meets Northern Illinois for the second time ever, and the first time in this century. From 2010 through 2014, which includes Doeren’s two seasons, the Huskies won 56 games, and earned an … [Read more...] about Northern Illinois brings the Hammock District to Raleigh