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Syracuse Beats NC State 34-31, Wolfpack Collapses in Final 6 Minutes
If NC State wanted to have a shot at going to a bowl this season, today’s game against Syracuse was a must-win.
And the Wolfpack was in prime position to win it.
With six minutes remaining, NC State led 31-20 and had just forced the Orange to punt.
All the Wolfpack needed to do was move the ball down the field, burn some clock and protect an 11-point lead.
Instead, everything unraveled.
CJ Bailey threw an unthinkable pick-six to Syracuse defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye.
The Orange went for two but failed to convert, leaving NC State with a 31-26 lead and 5:12 remaining.
The Wolfpack’s offense proceeded to run onto the field…and run right back off.
Three plays. Minus-eight yards. Punt.