RALEIGH, N.C. -- Matthew McKay ran for two touchdowns and threw for another in his first start at quarterback while North Carolina State shut down ECU's ground game to beat the Pirates 34-6 in Saturday's season opener for both teams.
McKay scored on a 4-yard keeper just before halftime for a 17-3 lead, then got loose around the left side and dove for the pylon for a 21-yard score early in the fourth.
McKay also found a wide-open Tabari Hines on the right side for a 48-yard touchdown in the third as the Wolfpack broke the game open.