The Wolfpack got a huge home win and snapped an eight-game losing streak to Clemson with a 27-21 win over No. 9 Clemson in two overtimes. NC State quarterback Devin Leary found wide receiver Devin Carter in the back of the endzone on the first play of the second overtime to take the lead, and then the defense was able to get the stop to win the game. NC State dominated time of possession with 41:48 in the game compared to 18:12 for the Tigers. Leary threw for 238 yards and 4 touchdowns on 32-of-44 passing. Emeka Emezie set new career highs with 14 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown. For Clemson, wide receiver Justyn Ross caught eight passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei threw for 111 yards and two touchdowns, plus he ran for another 63 yards.
