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FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020 file photo, North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) and teammates head to the field to warm up before an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ½-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 game in Jacksonville. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Liberty at North Carolina State 11/21/2020

Jan. 01, 2021 10:49 AM EST

North Carolina State wide receiver Devin Carter (88) makes a reception as Georgia Tech defensive back Juanyeh Thomas (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Hockman, defense carry N.C. State over Georgia Tech, 23-13

By Pat James Dec. 05, 2020 07:55 PM EST

North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) escapes from pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Blocked FG helps NC State hold off No. 21 Liberty 15-14

By Aaron Beard Nov. 21, 2020 11:20 PM EST

North Carolina State running back Zonovan Knight (7) finds some running room against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Williams, Carter lead No. 14 UNC past No. 23 NC State 48-21

By Aaron Beard Oct. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) reaches for North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State at North Carolina 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:05 PM EDT

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) hands off to running back Jordan Houston (20) for a touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 24 Pitt looks to stay perfect against N.C. State

By Will Graves Oct. 01, 2020 12:15 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Tayvion Robinson, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of North Carolina State's Malik Dunlap, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
North Carolina State at Virginia Tech 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 11:47 PM EDT

North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) throws a 2-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the team's 45-42 victory over Wake Forest in an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
No. 20 Hokies finally getting started vs. the Wolfpack

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2020, file photo, North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) scores on a 3-yard touchdown run as Wake Forest linebacker Ryan Smenda Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. Virginia Tech plays North Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Wake Forest at North Carolina State 9/19/2020

Sep. 24, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2020, file photo, North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) scores on a 3-yard touchdown run as Wake Forest linebacker Ryan Smenda Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. Virginia Tech plays North Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 20 Hokies could be shorthanded for opener vs Wolfpack

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 24, 2020 12:46 PM EDT

File-Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks at a news conference Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla. Norvell said this week he's asymptomatic, for the coronavirus and planned to help with preparation and monitor practices remotely. Deputy head coach Chris Thomsen will fill in for him Saturday. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
Cardinals, Panthers renew old rivalry to highlight Week 3

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 24, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

Person, NC State hold on to beat Wake Forest 45-42 in opener

By Aaron Beard Sep. 20, 2020 12:12 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Person Jr. scored the short go-ahead touchdown with 5:51 left to help North Carolina State edge Wake Forest 45-42 on Saturday night...

Georgia Tech quarterback James Graham runs during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 28-26. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech stops NC State’s late comeback for 28-26 win

By Charles Odum Nov. 21, 2019 11:36 PM EST

Correction: Syracuse-NC State Preview story

Oct. 09, 2019 11:35 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a story Oct. 9 previewing the Syracuse-North Carolina State game, The Associated Press erroneously spelled the last name of N.C. State's...

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren reacts to a penalty in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Hornibrook fills in, leads Florida State over NC State

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 28, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

North Carolina State running back Zonovan Knight (24) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
NC State looks to keep rolling against Western Carolina

Sep. 06, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

North Carolina State's Ricky Person Jr. (20) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against Florida State's Leonard Warner III (35) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 22 NC State hosts Wake, determined to make up for '17

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 07, 2018 11:26 AM EST

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
NC State snaps 2-game skid, rolls past Florida State 47-28

By Aaron Beard Nov. 03, 2018 07:21 PM EDT

Florida State, NC State look to regroup in ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Nov. 02, 2018 12:19 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Florida State started the year with optimism from the arrival of a new coach and a national ranking, while North Carolina State earned its own...

No. 22 NC State visits Syracuse in key ACC matchup

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 10:09 AM EDT
No. 22 North Carolina State (5-1, 2-1 ACC) at Syracuse (5-2, 2-2), 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Line: Syracuse by 2½. Series record: North Carolina...