N.C. State routs Richmond 73-0 in record-setting opener
8 sourcesUpdated Sep 12, 2026
N.C. State rebounded from its season-opening loss at Virginia by crushing Richmond 73-0 in a dominant home opener. Duke Scott rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback CJ Bailey passed for 281 yards and a touchdown and also scored on the ground. Backup Will Wilson added three rushing touchdowns and a touchdown pass, and Keenan Jackson had 123 receiving yards. The Wolfpack scored on their first six possessions and led 49-0 at halftime, while Richmond managed only 110 yards of offense. A lightning delay lasted about 90 minutes, prompting an abbreviated game format after play resumed.
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NC State put together a complete performance after that tough opener, the defense really clamped down all game.
