The Wolfpack became bowl eligible with a 21-11 victory over the Seminoles. NC State cornerback Devon Marshall picked off two passes, and the Wolfpack forced two special teams turnovers, while NC State committed no turnovers in the game. Quarterback CJ Bailey completed 18 of 25 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Hollywood Smothers ran for 84 yards on 21 carries. Tight end Justin Joly caught five passes for 66 yards, and the game-sealing touchdown. For Florida State, Tommy Castellanos was 16-32 for 203 yards and a touchdown, while running the ball 11 times for 76 yards.
