2024-09-08 10:10:02
The N.C. State Wolfpack football was overmatched in a 51-10 loss against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday (7:30 at the Duke’s Mayo Classic in Charlotte.
In the first top-25 matchup between the programs, the 24th-ranked Wolfpack (1-0) and 14th-ranked Volunteers (1-0) were on different ends of the spectrum at Bank of America Stadium. Tennessee looked like a College Football Playoff contender and N.C. State looked like the same program it’s been in recent seasons.
The Wolfpack hasn’t won against a top-15 opponent away from Raleigh since 2017 at Florida State. Led by quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who accounted for three touchdowns, the Volunteers became the first team to hang 50 on N.C. State since Clemson (55) in 2019.
Aydan White’s interception return for a touchdown in the second half was the only time the Wolfpack reached the end zone. Tennessee had six TDs and three field goals, with running back Dylan Smothers scoring two TDs with more than 130 rushing yards.
Tennessee led 20-3 at halftime, keyed by a Will Brooks pick-six in the second quarter. Trailing 10-3, NC State’s Grayson McCall threw an interception that ignited a 10-0 close to the first half for the Volunteers.
N.C. State is coming off a 38-21 win, powered by wide receiver KC Concepcion, against Western Carolina in Week 1. Led by quarterback Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee made quick work of Chattanooga in a 69-3 victory last week.
Keep this page bookmarked and refreshed for live updates from N.C. State vs. Tennessee on Saturday night.
NC State vs Tennessee score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Tennessee puts up 50 points on NC State on QB Nico Iamaleava’s second TD pass
Tennessee took a 50-10 lead against N.C. State in the fourth quarter.
Dylan Sampson pushes Tennessee past 40 points
Dylan Sampson’s 34-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter extended Tennessee’s lead to 44-10.
Tennessee 37, NC State 10: end of third quarter
Tennessee carried a 37-10 lead into the fourth quarter.
Aydan White interception return for TD
Aydan White’s interception return for a touchdown gave the Wolfpack its first TD of the night. Tennessee leads 37-10 late in the third quarter.
Grayson McCall third turnover, second fumble
A bad night continued for McCall, who had his second fumble of the third quarter.
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava rushing TD
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava scored on a 31-yard touchdown run to extend the Vols’ lead to 37-3.
Max Gilbert makes field goal, Tennessee leads 30-3 vs NC State
Following N.C. State’s seconds turnover, Tennessee added a field goal to extend its lead to 30-3.
NC State QB Grayson McCall with two turnovers
NC State quarterbacks Grayson McCall had a fumble in the third quarter. It was the Wolfpack’s second turnover of the night.
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava to Miles Kitselman for a touchdown
Following a fourth-down conversion, Tennessee extended its lead with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Nico Iamaleava to Miles Kitselman to put NC State in a 27-3 hole early in the second half.
Tennessee 20, NC State 3: Halftime score
NC State trailed 20-3 at halftime.
Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert makes second field goal
Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert made a 45-yard field goal to give the Vols a 20-3 with two seconds left in the first half.
Will Brooks pick-six for Tennessee to extend lead vs NC State
With N.C. State in the red zone, Grayson McCall threw an interception, which was returned by Will Brooks for a touchdown. Tennessee leads 17-3.
Tennessee extends lead with field goal by Max Gilbert
Max Gilbert’s field goals extends Tennessee’s lead to 10-3 late in the first half.
NC State kicker Kanoah Vinesett makes field goal
NC State kicker Kanoah Vinesett made a 24-yard field goal with 9:04 left in the first half to trim Tennessee’s lead to 7-3.
NC State Bishop Fitzgerald gets interception against QB Nico Iamaleava
NC State got its first takeaway early in second quarter when NC State defender Bishop Fitzgerald picked off Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
Tennessee 7, NC State 0 after first quarter
Tennessee leads 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.
Dylan Sampson touchdown gives Tennessee lead against NC State
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson’s 9-yard touchdown run helped the Vols take a 7-0 lead against N.C. State with 9 seconds left in the first quarter.
NC State vs Tennessee time today
Date: Saturday, September 7
Start time: 7:30 p.m.
The N.C. State vs. Tennessee game starts at 7:30 p.m. from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
What channel is NC State vs Tennessee on today?
TV Channel: ABC
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
N.C. State vs. Tennessee will be broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. Rece Davis and Kirk Herbstreit will call the game from the booth at Bank of America Stadium, with Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Matt Chazanow, Johnny Evans and Tony Haynes will have the radio call on the Wolfpack Sports Network.
NC State vs Tennessee history
Series record: Series tied, 2-2
N.C. State’s last win: 1911 (16-0)
Tennessee’s last win: 2012 (35-21)
NC State vs Tennessee prediction
Tennessee 33, N.C. State 23: The Wolfpack will be better in Week 2 than it was in Week 1, but the Vols offense will be the best unit on the field at Bank of America Stadium. N.C. State fans will be tired of hearing Rocky Top.
NC State vs Tennessee betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM will be posted as they become available.
Spread: Tennessee by 10 points
Over/under: 60.5 points
Moneyline: NC State (+300), Tennessee (-375)
NC State vs Tennessee injury updates
The latest injury updates will be provided in the pregame.
NC State vs Tennessee weather update
The high for Saturday is 84 degrees, but temperatures at kickoff are expected to be around 74 degrees under clear skies in Charlotte.
NC State schedule 2024
- Aug. 29: Western Carolina (W, 38-21)
- Sept. 7: Tennessee (Duke’s Mayo Classic in Charlotte)
- Sept. 14: Louisiana Tech
- Sept. 21: at Clemson
- Sept. 28: Northern Illinois
- Oct. 5: Wake Forest
- Oct. 12: Syracuse
- Oct. 19: at Cal
- Oct. 26: OPEN
- Nov. 2: Stanford
- Nov. 9: Duke
- Nov. 16: OPEN
- Nov. 21: at Georgia Tech (Thursday)
- Nov. 30: at UNC
Tennessee schedule 2024
- Aug. 31: Chattanooga (W, 69-3)
- Sept. 7: NC State
- Sept. 14: Kent State
- Sept. 21: at Oklahoma
- Sept. 28: OPEN
- Oct. 5: at Arkansas
- Oct. 12: Florida
- Oct. 19: Alabama
- Oct. 26: OPEN
- Nov. 2: Kentucky
- Nov. 9: Mississippi State
- Nov. 16: at Georgia
- Nov. 23: UTEP
- Nov. 30: at Vanderbilt
NC State football news
Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at [email protected] or @RoddBaxley on X/Twitter.
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