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North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack Wrap - NC State Wins 39-20

Brennan Armstrong's 334-yard performance through the air was the key in NC State's 39-20 win over North Carolina on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.

The Wolfpack were a +2.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 56.0.

Brennan Armstrong completed 22 of 31 pass attempts for 334 yards for the Wolfpack in the win.

Drake Maye rushed for 106 yards for North Carolina, while Omarion Hampton added 28 yards. Drake Maye threw for 254 yards for the Tar Heels, while receivers John Copenhaver and J.J. Jones had 64 and 62 yards respectively.

North Carolina was outgained by NC State 504-384 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-21 by the Wolfpack.

The time of possession battle favored NC State as their offense was on the field for 40:00, longer than the 19:54 of their opponents.