Total Yards
NC State521
Western Carolina361
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Western Carolina at NC State
Aug 29, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Carolina
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Final Score
21 - 38
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Passing Yards
NC State318
Western Carolina241
Rushing Yards
NC State203
Western Carolina120
Turnovers
NC State1
Western Carolina1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature82°F
Wind3 mph SW
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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NC State35:30
Western Carolina24:30
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Game Story
NC State beats Western Carolina 38-21
NC State defeated Western Carolina 38-21 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 521-361 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 38-21. Jake Young 8 Yd pass from Cole Gonzales (Christian Lowery Kick) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Western Carolina the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 521 total yards, 203 rushing yards, and 318 passing yards. Western Carolina finished with 361 total yards, including 120 on the ground and 241 through the air.
NC State converted 7-13 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, NC State led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jordan Waters run for 50 yds for a TD (Kanoah Vinesett KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jake Young 8 Yd pass from Cole Gonzales (Christian Lowery Kick) (Western Carolina led 7-0 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
AJ Colombo 12 Yd pass from Cole Gonzales (Christian Lowery Kick) (Western Carolina led 14-7 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Concepcion 17 Yd pass from Grayson McCall (Kanoah Vinesett Kick) (NC State led 7-7 over Western Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Concepcion 5 Yd pass from Grayson McCall (Kanoah Vinesett Kick) (NC State led 14-14 over Western Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Branson Adams run for 17 yds for a TD (Christian Lowery KICK) (Western Carolina led 21-17 over NC State).
Field Goal Good
Kanoah Vinesett 46 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 17-14 over Western Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-21
NC State defeated Western Carolina.
Total yards
521-361
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
203
NC State averaged 6.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
318
NC State averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Western Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | Western Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 521 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 318 | 241 |
| Rushing Yards | 203 | 120 |
| First Downs | 28 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-67 | 8-74 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-40 | 24-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 19 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 35:30 | 24:30 |