See photos from the N.C. State Wolfpack’s 27-14 win over the Texas Tech Raiders in a Power Five match-up at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday evening Sept. 17, 2022.
N.C. State’s defense stood strong against the Red Raiders’ Air Attack passing game in front of a sellout crowd.
The Wolfpack goes to 3-0 and will face UConn at home in their next game.
N.C. State cornerback Aydan White (3) returns the interception 84-yards for a touchdown during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Isaiah Moore (1) and a host of defenders stop Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith (7) during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11), safety Cyrus Fagan (4) and cornerback Aydan White (3) tackle Texas Tech wide receiver Nehemiah Martinez (20) during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans sing the alma mater before N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) scores on a 14-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle C.J. Clark (5) sacks Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith (7) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Tanner Ingle (10), Payton Wilson (11), Isaiah Moore (1), Davin Vann (45), and Cory Durden (48) stop Texas Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson (4) during the second half of N.C. State’s 27-14 victory over Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Tanner Ingle (10) tries to get by Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks (28) to pressure Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith (7) during the second half of N.C. State’s 27-14 victory over Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) celebrates with fans after N.C. States 27-14 victory over Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren gets ready to lead the team out onto the field before N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Isaiah Moore (1) sacks Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith (7) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Cyrus Fagan (4) celebrates after breaking a Texas Tech pass during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle C.J. Clark (5) sacks Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith (7) during the second half of N.C. State’s 27-14 victory over Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Texas Tech defensive back Malik Dunlap (24) breaks up a pass intended for N.C. State wide receiver Julian Gray (8) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren questions the penalty call during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) and N.C. State linebacker Drake Thomas (32) tackle Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Texas Tech offensive lineman Monroe Mills (71) tries to stop Wilson. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (3) gains yards during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Cyrus Fagan (4) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Tech wide receiver Xavier White (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr. (24) tackles Texas Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson (4) during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Aydan White (3) and Payton Wilson (11) stop Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) during the second half of N.C. State’s 27-14 victory over Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. N.C. State safety Jakeen Harris (6) comes in from right. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) gets past Texas Tech defensive back Keyon Blankenbaker (16) during the second half of N.C. State’s 27-14 victory over Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State long snapper Joe Shimko (91) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Texas Tech on a punt during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. States Isaiah Moore (1) celebrates with Savion Jackson (9) after Jackson stopped Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) for a loss during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. States Cyrus Fagan (4) celebrates with Aydan White (3) after White returned his interception 84-yards for a touchdown during the first half of N.C. States game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State place kicker Christopher Dunn (32) watches as he makes a 47-yard field goal during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. States Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) beats Texas Tech defensive back Kosi Eldridge (6) to score on a 38-yard touchdown reception from Thayer Thomas during the second half of N.C. States 27-14 victory over Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
From left, N.C. State students Logan Luparello, Matt Strickland and David Teague cheer before the Wolfpack’s game against Texas Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published September 17, 2022 at 9:26 PM.
