NC State overcomes 21-point lead to beat Appalachian State 41-31

NC State secured a 41-31 victory over Appalachian State in Raleigh, North Carolina, overcoming a 21-point lead that had vanished during the fourth quarter.

Running back Duke Scott led the Wolfpack offense with 148 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Quarterback CJ Bailey contributed 253 passing yards and two touchdowns, while also adding a rushing score. The win serves as a bounce-back for the team following a previous loss to Vanderbilt.

Appalachian State mounted a significant comeback after an interception by Aaron Clark allowed the Mountaineers to score. A successful onside kick recovery by App State helped them tie the game at 31-31. However, NC State responded with a 75-yard drive capped by a Duke Scott touchdown and a late field goal by Kanoah Vinesett to reclaim the lead.