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The Yellow Jackets were out to their best start since 1966, only to run into a motivated Wolfpack squad that now has two upset wins.
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NC State Stuns No. 8 Georgia Tech
RALEIGH — There was magic in the air of Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday night. Without star tight end Justin Joly and standout running back Hollywood Smothers, NC State (5-4, 2-3 ACC) stunned No. 8 Georgia Tech (8-1, 5-1 ACC) in a 48-36 shootout.
CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, adding another score on the ground as North Carolina State posted a 48-36 upset of visiting No. 8 Georgia Tech on Saturday in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key was aghast at how poorly his team played against NC State. The Yellow Jackets looked horrid on defense.