Total Yards
Marshall324
NC State502
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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NC State at Marshall
Sep 22, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 4
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
37 - 20
NSM
Home
Marshall
Sun Belt
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Marshall270
NC State377
Rushing Yards
Marshall54
NC State125
Turnovers
Marshall3
NC State1
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind5 mph NE
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Marshall vs NC State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Marshall25:20
NC State34:40
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
NC State beats Marshall 37-20
NC State defeated Marshall 37-20 in Week 4 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 502-324 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 37-20. Christopher Dunn 30 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 502 total yards, 125 rushing yards, and 377 passing yards. Marshall finished with 324 total yards, including 54 on the ground and 270 through the air.
NC State converted 9-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, NC State led 23-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Christopher Dunn 32 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 30 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 3-0 over Marshall).
Rushing Touchdown
Reggie Gallaspy II run for 1 yd for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 10-0 over Marshall).
Passing Touchdown
Isaiah Green pass complete to Marcel Williams for 82 yds for a TD (Justin Rohrwasser KICK) (Marshall led 7-10 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Reggie Gallaspy II run for 1 yd for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 20-7 over Marshall).
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 32 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 13-7 over Marshall).
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 26 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 23-7 over Marshall).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-20
NC State defeated Marshall.
Total yards
502-324
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
125
NC State averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
377
NC State averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Marshall's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Marshall | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 324 | 502 |
| Passing Yards | 270 | 377 |
| Rushing Yards | 54 | 125 |
| First Downs | 15 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 9-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-20 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-43 | 23-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 25:20 | 34:40 |