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South Alabama at NC State
Sep 15, 2012 • Completed
Away
South Alabama
Sun Belt

Final Score
7 - 31

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Game Conditions
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
NC State pulls away from South Alabama 31-7
NC State finished ahead of South Alabama 31-7 on Sep 16, 2012. The result came in week 3 of the 2012 season.
NC State finished ahead of South Alabama 31-7 on Sep 16, 2012. The result came in week 3 of the 2012 season.
NC State built the decisive edge with a 24-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: NC State 384; South Alabama 314. Another key split was passing yards: NC State 257; South Alabama 263.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
NC State 384; South Alabama 314
Passing yards
NC State 257; South Alabama 263
Rushing yards
NC State 127; South Alabama 51
Turnovers
NC State 0; South Alabama 3
First downs
NC State 22; South Alabama 14
Possession time
NC State 35:44; South Alabama 23:58
Third downs
NC State 7-19; South Alabama 0-11
Completions-attempts
NC State 24-34; South Alabama 24-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | South Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 384 | 314 |
| Passing Yards | 257 | 263 |
| Rushing Yards | 127 | 51 |
| First Downs | 22 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-19 | 0-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-55 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 24-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 35:44 | 23:58 |