NC State upsets No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 in Raleigh

N.C. State rallied behind a balanced attack and opportunistic play to upset No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 on Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, ending the Yellow Jackets' unbeaten run and handing the Wolfpack a signature victory.

The Wolfpack, playing without two regular starters, piled up 243 rushing yards and forced enough stops to outscore Georgia Tech in a game that featured big plays on both sides of the ball. Running back Duke Scott led the way with 196 yards on the ground and a touchdown, while quarterback CJ Bailey completed a 340-yard passing night with two touchdown throws. Tight end Cody Hardy caught a touchdown and, along with Dante Daniels, helped the tight end group combine for five catches for 67 yards. N.C. State kicker Kanoah Vinesett was perfect on his kicks.

Georgia Tech entered the game 8-0 and as one of the favorites to represent the Atlantic Coast Conference in the College Football Playoff race. The Yellow Jackets, who had been potent on offense under coordinator Buster Faulkner, were held to 151 rushing yards, roughly 79 yards below their season average, but still amassed 559 yards overall. Their defense allowed a season-high 48 points. Haynes...