NC State was a 14-point favorite against ECU in the season opener this evening, but when the Wolfpack and the Pirates take the field, it’s always bound to get interesting.
The Wolfpack imposed its will early, jumping out to a 17-0 lead through the first 19 minutes.
Redshirt freshman placekicker Nick Koniecznski, who beat out Kanoah Vinesett for the starting job coming out of fall camp, connected on a 29-yard field goal to get the Pack on the board.
After exiting the first quarter with a 3-0 lead, sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey added 14 more points in the second quarter—rushing for an 11-yard touchdown and tossing a 48-yard bomb to senior Wesley Grimes.