Total Yards
NC State423
East Carolina413
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East Carolina at NC State
Aug 28, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
East Carolina
American Athletic
Final Score
17 - 24
ECNS
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NC State
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
NC State318
East Carolina383
Rushing Yards
NC State105
East Carolina30
Turnovers
NC State1
East Carolina0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature73°F
Wind1 mph SE
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Win Probability
Home win probability over the play sequence.
NC State win probability chart
Key Swings
Play 168
+24.3%
Katin Houser pass complete to Desirrio Riles for a loss of 1 yard to the NCSU 10
East Carolina possession • 4 & 1
Play 37
+15.7%
CJ Bailey 11 Yd Run (Nick Konieczynski Kick)
East Carolina possession • 3 & 3
Play 173
+14.5%
Game ended
NC State possession • 0 & 0
Play 26
+13.1%
Katin Houser run for 2 yds to the ECU 23
East Carolina possession • 1 & 10
Play 74
-11.9%
Katin Houser pass complete to Jayvontay Conner for 79 yds for a TD NC State Penalty, Illegal Substitution (Yards) declined (Nick Mazzie KICK)
East Carolina possession • 3 & 15
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.65
Postgame Win Probability
NC State: 74.8%
East Carolina: 25.2%
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
NC State vs East Carolina box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
NC State32:07
East Carolina27:53
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
NC State holds off East Carolina 24-17
NC State defeated East Carolina 24-17 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 423-413 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Nick Konieczynski 29 Yd Field Goal came with 8:34 left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 423 total yards, 105 rushing yards, and 318 passing yards. East Carolina finished with 413 total yards, including 30 on the ground and 383 through the air.
NC State converted 7-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, NC State led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Wesley Grimes 48 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Nick Konieczynski Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Nick Konieczynski 29 Yd Field Goal (NC State led 3-0 over East Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Katin Houser pass complete to Jayvontay Conner for 79 yds for a TD NC State Penalty, Illegal Substitution (Yards) declined (Nick Mazzie KICK) (East Carolina led 7-17 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
CJ Bailey 11 Yd Run (Nick Konieczynski Kick) (NC State led 10-0 over East Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Wesley Grimes 48 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Nick Konieczynski Kick) (NC State led 17-0 over East Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Hollywood Smothers 2 Yd Run (Nick Konieczynski Kick) (NC State led 24-7 over East Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Nick Mazzie 34 yd FG GOOD (East Carolina led 17-24 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
NC State defeated East Carolina.
Total yards
423-413
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
105
NC State averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
318
NC State averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
East Carolina's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | East Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 423 | 413 |
| Passing Yards | 318 | 383 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 30 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-63 | 10-86 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 31-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:07 | 27:53 |