NC State improved to 3-2 on the year and wrapped up its nonconference schedule with a 24-17 win over Northern Illinois — an absolute grind of a game that asked a lot out of the Wolfpack defense. The offense finished with 176 total yards.

It wasn’t the prettiest offensive showing, but NC State’s defense rose to the challenge to help push the Wolfpack past Northern Illinois 24-17 at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Here is what those who covered the game are saying about the Pack’s third win of the season.

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The NC State Wolfpack (2-2) host the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1) at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, 8, 2024. The matchup will air on The CW, with the

N.C. State scored a defensive touchdown, set up another with a backfield takeaway, and the Wolfpack held off NIU with a fourth-quarter defensive stand.

NC State football recorded its third win of the season in its final non-conference matchup against Northern Illinois in a 24-17 victory. Though the offense struggled, the defense and special teams stepped up to help secure a win. Here are some takeaways from Saturday’s win.

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