NC State wants to beat UNC. They hate them, and they don’t need any extra motivation.
But in the final game of the 2024 regular season today, the Wolfpack had a tad more to play for.
A win over the Tar Heels was the ticket to a bowl game.
This year was about more than bragging rights. It was desperation.
With 1:51 left, NC State trailed UNC 29-30. With ice in their veins, the Wolfpack cut through the Tar Heel defense precisely.
With 58 seconds left, True Freshman Quarterback CJ Bailey connected with Redshirt Freshman Wide Receiver Noah Rogers for a 44-yard connection.