BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — CJ Bailey passed for 306 yards and two touchdowns, including a 41-yarder to Hollywood Smothers in the fourth quarter, rallying North Carolina State to a 24-23 win over California on Saturday. Bailey had an uneven day and was under a lot of pressure from the Bears defense before leading the Wolfpack on their winning drive. The freshman quarterback … [Read more...] about North Carolina State rallies to beat Cal 24-23
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Live scoreboard: Duke football hosts FSU in Friday night game
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Fresh off a bye week, the Duke football team is hoping to get back in the win column against the underperforming preseason Atlantic Coast Conference favorite. The Blue Devils (5-1 overall, 1-1 ACC) are hosting Florida State (1-5, 1-4) Friday night. Kickoff at Wallace Wade Stadium is set for 7 p.m. After starting the season 5-0, Duke lost their last … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: Duke football hosts FSU in Friday night game
Duke football beats Florida State, earns first victory over Seminoles
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — An historic result didn't seem all that unusual for Duke on Friday night.Chandler Rivers scored on an interception return, Todd Pelino kicked three field goals and the Blue Devils beat Florida State for the first time in 23 all-time meetings, winning 23-16 on Friday night. "I really feel like they expected to win the game," Duke coach Manny Diaz said of … [Read more...] about Duke football beats Florida State, earns first victory over Seminoles
Cal and NC State are both searching for a bounce-back win this week
Melina Myers-Imagn Images Cal and NC State find themselves in similar circumstances this week, with both programs in desperate need of a win to back on track for a bowl bid. Cal comes in losers of three straight, while the Pack has dropped two straight and three of four. Like the Pack, the Bears have had a hell of a time trying to run the ball—they’ve been held under … [Read more...] about Cal and NC State are both searching for a bounce-back win this week
The BTP degeneracy dungeon, Week 8
Photo by adoc-photos/Corbis via Getty Images We call that one The Clapper. Last week was an underwhelming 3-4 performance, so we’re buckling down in the dungeon, rolling up our sleeves, and making sure the accountant’s time in the Rat Room is extra bitey. NC State remains a 10-point underdog at Cal, and I’m still taking the Pack on this one. I’m mulling taking the … [Read more...] about The BTP degeneracy dungeon, Week 8