The 16th-ranked Wolfpack beat Texas Tech 27-14 on Saturday night. N.C. State finished with four sacks and four takeaways against the Bowl Subdivision’s top passing offense.
LEIGH, N.C. — Aydan White wrapped his hands around an errant fourth-down throw and broke free toward the left side. There was nothing in his way, only a few black jerseys of North Carolina State teammates eager to escort him in an end-zone convoy.That 84-yard interception return for a touchdown was the marquee play in a defensive-minded performance that helped the 16th-ranked Wolfpack beat Texas Tech 27-14 on Saturday night. N.C.
White also had a second late pick with a minute left as well as a sack on a cornerback blitz for the Wolfpack . Jakeen Harris came up with his own fourth-down interception near midfield with 8:38 left as Texas Tech tried to make a late push after falling behind 20-0. N.C. State: Much of the attention has focused on the presence of preseason Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Devin Leary at quarterback. But the defense that returned 10 starters from a unit that ranked 14th in FBS in scoring defense and 21st in total defense carried this win as N.C. State managed 270 total yards. Lineman C.J. Clark had two sacks while the Wolfpack smothered the Red Raiders' rushing game by allowing 54 yards on 26 carries.
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