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NC State rallied from a 14-point deficit but couldn’t contain Stanford’s offense, falling 31-28 in its first-ever visit to the Cardinal. The Wolfpack tied the game at 14 before Stanford scored 14 straight; NC State’s late push came up short after a failed onside-kick recovery.
By the Numbers
- Stanford gained nearly 500 yards; Micah Ford rushed for 150 yards on 22 carries.
- CJ Bailey went 17-for-30 for 256 yards and two touchdowns, adding a team-high 59 rushing yards.
- Deandre Desinor’s first career touchdown was a 58-yard reception.
- Will Wilson scored twice, tying NC State’s record for career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 18.
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