Total Yards
Rutgers437
NC State363
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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NC State at Rutgers
Dec 29, 2008 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2008PostseasonWeek 1
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
23 - 29
NSR
Home
Rutgers
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rutgers319
NC State276
Rushing Yards
Rutgers118
NC State95
Turnovers
Rutgers1
NC State4
Game Conditions
Temperature59°F
Wind10 mph NW
Humidity
25%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Rutgers vs NC State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers20:37
NC State15:35
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Rutgers holds off NC State 29-23
Rutgers finished ahead of NC State 29-23 on Dec 30, 2008 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Rutgers finished ahead of NC State 29-23 on Dec 30, 2008 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Rutgers built the decisive edge with a 6-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Rutgers 437; NC State 363. Another key split was passing yards: Rutgers 319; NC State 276.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Rutgers 437; NC State 363
Passing yards
Rutgers 319; NC State 276
Rushing yards
Rutgers 118; NC State 95
Turnovers
Rutgers 1; NC State 4
First downs
Rutgers 21; NC State 19
Possession time
Rutgers 20:37; NC State 15:35
Third downs
Rutgers 5-15; NC State 7-14
Completions-attempts
Rutgers 22-38; NC State 16-39
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 437 | 363 |
| Passing Yards | 319 | 276 |
| Rushing Yards | 118 | 95 |
| First Downs | 21 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-15 | 2-3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-38 | 16-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 20:37 | 15:35 |