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NC State Football Game Delayed by Lightning
12 Sep
Summary
- Game delayed due to weather, specifically lightning.
- NC State led Richmond 28-0 in the second quarter.
- Wolfpack dominated offensively with four rushing touchdowns.
The home-opening football contest for NC State against Richmond experienced a delay due to adverse weather conditions. Lightning forced a halt to the game action with NC State leading significantly, holding a 28-0 advantage. The delay occurred during the second quarter, with 11:33 remaining on the clock.
Prior to the weather interruption, NC State's offense demonstrated remarkable efficiency. The Wolfpack scored rushing touchdowns on each of their initial four possessions. Duke Scott was a standout performer, accumulating 115 rushing yards and scoring two touchdowns. CJ Bailey and Davion Gause also contributed rushing scores.
In contrast, Richmond's offense struggled to gain traction against NC State's defense. They were limited to a mere 58 total yards throughout the game, including a negative nine yards on the ground. The resumption of play was uncertain at the time of the report.
