Total Yards
NC State386
Clemson214
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Clemson at NC State
Sep 25, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 4
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
21 - 27
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Passing Yards
NC State238
Clemson111
Rushing Yards
NC State148
Clemson103
Turnovers
NC State1
Clemson1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature74°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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NC State41:48
Clemson18:12
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Game Story
NC State holds off Clemson 27-21
NC State defeated Clemson 27-21 in Week 4 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 386-214 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 27-21. Devin Leary pass complete to Emeka Emezie for 9 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 386 total yards, 148 rushing yards, and 238 passing yards. Clemson finished with 214 total yards, including 103 on the ground and 111 through the air.
NC State converted 11-21 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, NC State led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Devin Carter 22 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Emeka Emezie for 9 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 7-7 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
D.J. Uiagalelei pass complete to Justyn Ross for 32 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Devin Carter for 12 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 14-7 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Will Shipley run for 5 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 14-14 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
D.J. Uiagalelei pass complete to Justyn Ross for 9 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (Clemson led 21-14 over NC State).
Pass Reception
Devin Leary pass complete to Thayer Thomas for 2 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 21-21 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-21
NC State defeated Clemson.
Total yards
386-214
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
148
NC State averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
238
NC State averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-21
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
Clemson's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 386 | 214 |
| Passing Yards | 238 | 111 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 103 |
| First Downs | 31 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-21 | 2-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-105 | 13-94 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-45 | 12-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 41:48 | 18:12 |