Total Yards
NC State392
James Madison365
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James Madison at NC State
Sep 1, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
James Madison
Sun Belt
Final Score
13 - 24
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Passing Yards
NC State309
James Madison202
Rushing Yards
NC State83
James Madison163
Turnovers
NC State1
James Madison1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature87°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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NC State28:18
James Madison31:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
NC State beats James Madison 24-13
NC State defeated James Madison 24-13 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 392-365 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 24-13. Ben DiNucci pass complete to Riley Stapleton for 5 yds for a TD, (Ethan Ratke KICK) came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving James Madison the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 392 total yards, 83 rushing yards, and 309 passing yards. James Madison finished with 365 total yards, including 163 on the ground and 202 through the air.
NC State converted 11-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, NC State led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Christopher Dunn 25 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ben DiNucci pass complete to Riley Stapleton for 5 yds for a TD, (Ethan Ratke KICK) (James Madison led 7-0 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Finley pass complete to Thayer Thomas for 16 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 10-7 over James Madison).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Finley pass complete to C.J. Riley for 14 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 17-7 over James Madison).
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 25 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 3-7 over James Madison).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Ratke 19 yd FG GOOD (James Madison led 10-17 over NC State).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Ratke 19 yd FG GOOD (James Madison led 13-17 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-13
NC State defeated James Madison.
Total yards
392-365
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
83
NC State averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
309
NC State averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-16
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-13
James Madison's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | James Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 392 | 365 |
| Passing Yards | 309 | 202 |
| Rushing Yards | 83 | 163 |
| First Downs | 25 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-16 | 7-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 5-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-43 | 24-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:18 | 31:42 |