Photos: NC State upsets UNC in double OT in college football rivalry action
By Robert Willett and
Ethan Hyman
The N.C. State Wolfpack upset their rivals the University of North Carolina after the Tar Heels missed a field goal in the second overtime, giving State the 30-27 win.
UNC scored as time ran out in the fourth quarter and tied the score at 24-24 with the extra point, sending the game into overtime.
The Tar Heels scored on their first OT possession, making the score 27-24. N.C. State countered with a field goal of their own, knotting the score at 27-27, sending the game into a second OT.
N.C. State kicked a field goal on their possession, giving them a 30-27 lead. UNC missed a field goal giving the Wolfpack the upset win.
Check out game action photos from News & Observer photojournalists Robert Willett and Ethan Hyman.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren celebrates in the locker room after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) flies the Wolfpack flag after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Drake Thomas (32) and defensive end Travali Price (58) sack North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Thayer Thomas (5) heads out onto the field to warmup before N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks N.C. State coach Dave Doeren prior to their game on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back Cam’Ron Kelly (9) tackles N.C. State running back Michael Allen (24) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Devin Carter (88) stiff-arms North Carolina defensive back Giovanni Biggers (27) as he gains yards after a catch during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) pulls in a 28-yard touchdown reception as North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) and defensive back Don Chapman (2) defend during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) shushes the crowd after scoring on a 28-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Christopher Dunn (32) kicks a 29-yard field goal at the end of the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Drake Thomas (32) sacks North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Aydan White (3) tackles North Carolina wide receiver Antoine Green (3) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown has words with the officials during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Jack Chambers (14) celebrates with quarterback Ben Finley (10) after Chambers scored on a two-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren celebrates by taking off a layer to show off his ‘Light it Red’ t-shirt after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Luke DeCock ldecock@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) pulls in a pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the first quarter against N.C. State’s Aydan White (3) on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Green could not control the catch. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (45) sacks North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a loss of four-yards during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) picks up 11 yards in the first quarter against N.C. State’s Payton Wilson (11) on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle Cory Durden (48) celebrates after North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) was sacked during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) scores on a nine yard carry to cut the N.C. State lead to 14-10 in the second quarter on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
From left, N.C. State’s Timothy McKay (52), Ben Finley (10), Thornton Gentry (71), Dylan McMahon (54) and guard Bryson Speas (56) celebrate in the locker room after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) makes the catch but cannot bring it in inbounds as N.C. State cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr. (24) defends during overtime of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo reacts after a 37-yard field goal by Noah Burnette in the first quarter against N.C. State on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) pressures North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Drake Thomas (32) and defensive end Travali Price (58) tackle North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Jack Chambers (14) beats North Carolina defensive back Cam’Ron Kelly (9) to score on a two-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) breaks away from N.C. State’s Drake Thomas (32) to score a touchdown on a 14-yard run in the fourth quarter to tie N.C. State 17-17 on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Christopher Dunn misses a 43-yard field goal attempt in the third quarter against North Carolina on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (45) and defensive tackle Cory Durden (48) tackle North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley fumbles the ball in the third quarter against North Carolina on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Dylan McMahon (54) recovers a fumble by quarterback Ben Finley in the third quarter against North Carolina on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) tackles North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr. (24) tackles North Carolina running back Elijah Green (21) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) passes during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Michael Allen (24) is stopped for a five-yard loss by North Carolina’s Marcus Allen (29) in the fourth quarter against North Carolina on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown scolds (15) ‘Dae Dae’ Hollins after an altercation following the Tar Heels’ 30-27 loss to N.C.State on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Tanner Ingle (10) tackles North Carolina running back Elijah Green (21) during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Grant Gibson, right, celebrates along with teammates after wide receiver Devin Carter (88) made a 26-yard touchdown reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Devin Carter (88) is tackled by North Carolina defensive back Storm Duck (3) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Davin Vann (45) gets his hand on a pass attempt by North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, tipping the ball, which was intercepted by Tanner Ingle in the fourth quarter on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) celebrates with safety Tanner Ingle (10) after Ingle intercepted the ball during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (4) celebrates after making a first down during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Devin Carter (88) makes the 26-yard touchdown reception as North Carolina defensive back Lejond Cavazos (6) defends during the second half of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s John Copenhaver (81) appears to catch a pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the final seconds of the fourth quarter for a touchdown against N.C. State. The play was reviewed and the pass was ruled incomplete. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina receiver Bryson Nesbitt (18) pulls in a nine-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye on fourth down to keep the Tar Heels’ final drive alive in the final minute of play against N.C. State on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) pulls in a 4-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye on the final play of the fourth quarter on fourth down to tie N.C. State and force overtime on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina kicker Noah Burnette (98) misses a 35-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give N.C. State a 30-27 victory on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina kicker Noah Burnette (98) reacts after missing a 35-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give N.C. State a 30-27 victory on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina place kicker Noah Burnette (98) reacts after he missed the field goal to give the Wolfpack the victory during overtime of N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina kicker Noah Burnette (98) reacts after missing a 35-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give N.C. State a 30-27 victory on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State kicker Collin Smith (90) consoles North Carolina kicker Noah Burnette (98) after Burnette missed a 35-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give N.C. State a 30-27 victory on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina punter Ben Kiernan (91) consoles kicker Noah Burnette (98) after Burnette missed a 35-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give N.C. State a 30-27 victory on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Isaiah Moore (1) and quarterback Ben Finley (10) hug after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with North Carolina head coach Mack Brown after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 30-27 loss to N.C.State on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 30-27 loss to N.C. State on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) celebrates with the Wolfpack flag after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) plants the flag in the turf after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) heads into the stands to celebrate after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren celebrates in the locker room after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Grant Gibson (50) hugs head coach Dave Doeren in the locker room after N.C. State’s 30-27 overtime victory over UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren prepares to lead the team onto the field before the Wolfpack’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published November 25, 2022 at 3:52 PM.
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