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NC State Beats UNC 35-30, Secures Bowl Eligibility Amid Post-Game Brawl

Dec 1, 2024, 12:06 AM

In a dramatic finish at Kenan Memorial Stadium, NC State secured a 35-30 victory over the University of North Carolina, making them bowl eligible for the season. The game, which might have been Mack Brown's last as head coach for UNC, saw NC State score on all six of its second-half possessions, accumulating 373 yards of offense. The win not only marks NC State's fourth consecutive victory over UNC but also earns coach Dave Doeren a $25,000 bonus. The game ended with a significant play—a 75-yard drive by NC State culminating in a touchdown with 25 seconds remaining. Post-game, tensions flared as NC State players attempted to plant a flag at midfield, leading to a brawl between the teams. Jackson Vick's sack forced a UNC timeout with six seconds left, securing the win for NC State.