NC State defeated James Madison 24-13 in the season opener in Carter-Finley Stadium to kick off the 2018 season. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the game according to the stat sheet.
Team Stats
- NC State had 25 first downs, compared to James Madison’s 23
- The Dukes beat the Wolfpack in the ground game, rushing for 163 yards (4.3 yards per carry), compared to 83 for NC Sate (2.9 yards per carry).
- Not a good look for the NC State rush attack to start the year, and not a good look for the Wolfpack’s rush defense.