Total Yards
Duke418
NC State535
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NC State at Duke
Sep 20, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 4
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
33 - 45
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Duke
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke269
NC State364
Rushing Yards
Duke149
NC State171
Turnovers
Duke0
NC State4
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature80°F
Wind8 mph NE
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
6.95
Postgame Win Probability
Duke: 91.8%
NC State: 8.2%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs NC State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke27:31
NC State32:29
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke beats NC State 45-33
Duke defeated NC State 45-33 in Week 4 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 418-535 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 45-33. CJ Bailey pass complete to Terrell Anderson for 75 yds for a TD (Kanoah Vinesett KICK) came with 14:10 left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 418 total yards, 149 rushing yards, and 269 passing yards. NC State finished with 535 total yards, including 171 on the ground and 364 through the air.
Duke converted 5-12 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Duke led 21-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Anderson Castle run for 66 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
CJ Bailey pass complete to Terrell Anderson for 75 yds for a TD (Kanoah Vinesett KICK) (NC State led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Anderson Castle run for 2 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-7 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Will Wilson run for 1 yd for a TD Duke Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Vincent Anthony Jr.) to the DUKE 0 (Kanoah Vinesett PAT MISSED) (NC State led 20-7 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Darian Mensah pass complete to Landen King for 17 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 14-20 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
CJ Bailey pass complete to Terrell Anderson for 6 yds for a TD (Kanoah Vinesett KICK) (NC State led 14-7 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Anderson Castle run for 1 yd for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 21-20 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-33
Duke defeated NC State.
Total yards
418-535
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
149
Duke averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
269
Duke averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-12
NC State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 418 | 535 |
| Passing Yards | 269 | 364 |
| Rushing Yards | 149 | 171 |
| First Downs | 22 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 7-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-103 | 6-49 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 29-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 27:31 | 32:29 |