Total Yards
NC State337
Memphis303
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Memphis at NC State
Dec 19, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
7 - 31
MNS
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NC State
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
NC State221
Memphis154
Rushing Yards
NC State116
Memphis149
Turnovers
NC State0
Memphis2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature73°F
Wind8 mph NW
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.39
Postgame Win Probability
NC State: 99.1%
Memphis: 0.9%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
NC State vs Memphis box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
NC State27:23
Memphis32:37
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
NC State pulls away from Memphis 31-7
NC State defeated Memphis 31-7 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 337-303 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-7. Wesley Grimes 31 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Kanoah Vinesett Kick) came with 3:21 left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 116 rushing yards, and 221 passing yards. Memphis finished with 303 total yards, including 149 on the ground and 154 through the air.
NC State converted 5-13 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, NC State led 31-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (08:03) #94 K.Vinesett field goal attempt from 51 yards GOOD (H: #98 C.Noonkester, LS: #95 J.Mann), clock 08:03.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Wesley Grimes 31 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Kanoah Vinesett Kick) (NC State led 14-0 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
(11:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Bailey rush left for 14 yards gain to the Mep00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:32, 1ST DOWN #94 K.Vinesett kick attempt good (H: #98 C.Noonkester, LS: #95 J.Mann) (NC State led 7-0 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
(08:03) #94 K.Vinesett field goal attempt from 51 yards GOOD (H: #98 C.Noonkester, LS: #95 J.Mann), clock 08:03 (NC State led 24-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
(05:07) Shotgun #2 B.Lewis pass complete short middle to #9 J.Hawkins caught at NC St.24, for 28 yards to the NC St.00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:59, 1ST DOWN #44 G.Spetic kick attempt good (H: #4… (Memphis led 7-24 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 W.Wilson rush middle for 1 yard gain to the Mep00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:56 #94 K.Vinesett kick attempt good (H: #98 C.Noonkester, LS: #95 J.Mann) (NC State led 21-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
(01:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Bailey pass complete deep left to #12 T.Hoffmann caught at Mep09, for 40 yards to the Mep00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:28, 1ST DOWN #94 K.Vinesett kick attempt good… (NC State led 31-7 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-7
NC State defeated Memphis.
Total yards
337-303
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
116
NC State averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
221
NC State averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Memphis's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 337 | 303 |
| Passing Yards | 221 | 154 |
| Rushing Yards | 116 | 149 |
| First Downs | 17 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-56 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-26 | 20-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 27:23 | 32:37 |