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Wolfpack Crushes Spiders 73-0 in Stormy Showdown
12 Sep
Summary
- N.C. State secured a dominant 73-0 victory over Richmond.
- Backup quarterback Will Wilson contributed four total touchdowns.
- The Wolfpack's defense limited the Spiders to just 110 yards.
N.C. State delivered a commanding performance, defeating Richmond with a final score of 73-0. The Wolfpack's offense scored on their first six possessions, showcasing a relentless attack. Backup quarterback Will Wilson was a standout performer, contributing four total touchdowns – three rushing and one passing – to the team's overwhelming victory. Duke Scott also made a significant impact in the first half, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
The Wolfpack's defense was equally impressive, limiting the Spiders to just 110 yards of total offense. Richmond quarterback Ashten Snelsire struggled, completing 8 of 23 passes for 76 yards and throwing an interception. The game experienced a significant delay of approximately 90 minutes early in the second quarter due to lightning. Following the delay, the halftime break was omitted, and the fourth quarter was shortened to 10 minutes.
This decisive victory improved N.C. State's record to 1-1, offering a strong rebound after their season-opening loss. Richmond, an FCS member, fell to 0-2. N.C. State maintains a strong home-opening record under coach Dave Doeren, now standing at 13-1.
