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Photos: NC State defeats No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36

The Wolfpack (4-4, 1-3 ACC) came into the game on a two-game losing streak against hot Georgia Tech. N.C. State is without two of their major offensive weapons with injuries to Justin Joly and Hollywood Smothers.

Despite that the Wolfpack controlled the game as the fans rushed the field after the victory.

Check back after the game for more action photos.

Fans celebrate after rushing the field after N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Fans celebrate after rushing the field after N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey (11) scores on a 11-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey (11) scores on a 11-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren hugs quarterback CJ Bailey (11) after N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren hugs quarterback CJ Bailey (11) after N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Duke Scott (4) scrambles for a 69-yard rush during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State’s Duke Scott (4) scrambles for a 69-yard rush during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren hugs linebacker Caden Fordham (1) after  N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren hugs linebacker Caden Fordham (1) after N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State tight end Dante Daniels (87) pulls in a reception in the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State tight end Dante Daniels (87) pulls in a reception in the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Joseph Adedire (25) celebrates after the defense stopped Georgia Tech on third and goal during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State’s Joseph Adedire (25) celebrates after the defense stopped Georgia Tech on third and goal during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Caden Fordham (1) tackles Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State linebacker Caden Fordham (1) tackles Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Joseph Adedire (25) celebrates after the defense stopped Georgia Tech on third and goal during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State’s Joseph Adedire (25) celebrates after the defense stopped Georgia Tech on third and goal during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-36 victory over Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren has words with an official during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren has words with an official during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Noah Rogers (5) makes a long reception as Georgia Tech tight end Connor Roush (44) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State wide receiver Noah Rogers (5) makes a long reception as Georgia Tech tight end Connor Roush (44) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Duke Scott (4) escapes Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) as he gains yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State running back Duke Scott (4) escapes Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) as he gains yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for yards as N.C. State defensive back Asaad Brown Jr. (26) follows during the first half of N.C. StateÕs game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for yards as N.C. State defensive back Asaad Brown Jr. (26) follows during the first half of N.C. StateÕs game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Georgia Tech tight end J.T. Byrne (88) celebrates scoring on a two-yard touchdown reception in front of N.C. State defensive back Devon Marshall (6) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Georgia Tech tight end J.T. Byrne (88) celebrates scoring on a two-yard touchdown reception in front of N.C. State defensive back Devon Marshall (6) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks to running back Hollywood Smothers (3) before N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks to running back Hollywood Smothers (3) before N.C. State’s game against Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM.

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