NC State Upsets No. 8 Georgia Tech with 48-36 ACC Victory

NC State pulled off a major upset by defeating No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 at Carter-Finley Stadium, marking their first home win over a top-10 team since 2021. Quarterback CJ Bailey led the Wolfpack with 340 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an additional rushing score, while Jayden Scott rushed for a career-high 196 yards and a touchdown, stepping up in place of the injured ACC rushing leader. The Wolfpack amassed 583 total yards, scoring on eight of ten drives and effectively ending Georgia Tech's unbeaten season. Despite Haynes King's impressive 408 passing yards and four total touchdowns for Georgia Tech, his team faltered with missed field goals and a critical interception on the final play. This victory was NC State's first over a ranked opponent since 2022 and their highest-ranked win since 2012, sparking fans to storm the field in celebration. The win revitalizes NC State's season and places them back in the ACC title conversation amid prior skepticism about their prospects.