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Recap - Wolfpack Defeat East Carolina 58-3

Ryan Finley's 409-yard performance through the air was the key in NC State's 58-3 win over East Carolina on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.

The Wolfpack were a -24.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 60.5.

Ryan Finley completed 32 of 44 pass attempts for 409 yards for the Wolfpack in the win.

Anthony Scott rushed for 50 yards for East Carolina, while Trace Christian added 9 yards. Reid Herring threw for 69 yards for the Pirates, while receivers Trevon Brown and Anthony Scott had 48 and 8 yards respectively.

NC State outgained East Carolina 655-104 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 32-4 by the Wolfpack.

The time of possession battle favored NC State as their offense was on the field for 37:19, longer than the 22:41 of their opponents.