NC State players earn honors following victory over Louisville

The NC State Wolfpack secured a victory against the Louisville Cardinals, highlighted by standout individual performances and defensive plays.

Defensive player Harvey Dyson III provided a critical momentum shift by forcing a fumble from Louisville’s Keyjuan Brown, preventing a 60-yard touchdown. Dyson recorded three tackles, one sack, and 1.5 tackles for loss during the game. Linebacker Popo Aguirre was named ACC Linebacker of the Week after recording six tackles and three fumble recoveries, setting a school record.

On offense, quarterback CJ Bailey was named a Manning Star of the Week. Despite challenging conditions, Bailey threw for a career-high 373 yards and two touchdowns, helping sustain drives that led to scoring opportunities for the Wolfpack.