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Texas Tech at NC State
Sep 17, 2022 • Completed
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Texas Tech
Big 12

Final Score
14 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
NC State beats Texas Tech 27-14
NC State defeated Texas Tech 27-14 in Week 3 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 270-353 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 27-14. Christopher Dunn 29 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 270 total yards, 111 rushing yards, and 159 passing yards. Texas Tech finished with 353 total yards, including 54 on the ground and 299 through the air.
NC State converted 6-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, NC State led 20-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Christopher Dunn 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 29 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 3-0 over Texas Tech).
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 47 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 6-0 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass complete to Myles Price for 24 yds for a TD, (Trey Wolff KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-20 over NC State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Donovan Smith pass intercepted for a TD Aydan White return for 84 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (Texas Tech led 0-20 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Demie Sumo-Karngbaye run for 14 yds for a TD, (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 13-0 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Donovan Smith run for 3 yds for a TD, (Trey Wolff KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-27 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-14
NC State defeated Texas Tech.
Total yards
270-353
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
111
NC State averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
159
NC State averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Texas Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 270 | 353 |
| Passing Yards | 159 | 299 |
| Rushing Yards | 111 | 54 |
| First Downs | 15 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-74 | 7-69 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-24 | 25-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 33:04 | 26:56 |