Germaine Pratt’s 25-yard interception for a return a touchdown sealed N.C. State’s win, and running back Nyheim Hines had a pair of touchdowns, but these five non-scoring plays helped No. 24 N.C. State beat No. 17 Louisville, 39-25 on Thursday night:
1. Ryan Finley’s “hurry-up” sneak
Score: N.C. State 0, Louisville 0
Time: 12:22, second quarter
Field position: 4th and 1 at the 50
The New England Patriots have made an art form of out of this type of play. In short situations on third or fourth down, quarterback Tom Brady goes under center and runs a quick sneak before the defense is set.