Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. NC State Wolfpack: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated Texas Tech Red Raiders 27–14 in Week 3, 2022. Final score: Texas Tech Red Raiders 14, NC State Wolfpack 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Tech Red Raiders	0	12	0	6	14
NC State Wolfpack	6	6	0	6	27

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Thayer Thomas (NC State) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.71 EPA/play +2.71 EPA
• Behren Morton (Texas Tech) — 85.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -1.79 EPA
• Devin Leary (NC State) — 139.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -8.00 EPA

Rushing

• Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (NC State) — 53.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Jordan Houston (NC State) — 57.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• SaRodorick Thompson (Texas Tech) — 39.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (NC State) — 4 rec · 117.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Nehemiah Martinez I (Texas Tech) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Tahj Brooks (Texas Tech) — 5 rec · 44.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Thayer Thomas	NC State	1	100.0%	38	1	+2.71	+2.71
Behren Morton	Texas Tech	7	57.1%	85	0	-0.26	-1.79
Devin Leary	NC State	26	57.7%	139	0	-0.31	-8.00
Donovan Smith	Texas Tech	40	52.5%	272	1	-0.23	-9.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas Tech	NC State
Plays	69	63
EPA / play	-0.236	-0.153
Total EPA	-16.27	-9.64
Success rate	34.8%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.234	-0.196
Rush EPA / play	-0.239	-0.121
Yards	440	298

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas Tech	3	1	-3.19	Punt
Q1	NC State	11	30	-3.42	Field goal
Q1	Texas Tech	3	8	-1.69	Punt
Q1	NC State	5	21	-1.91	Field goal
Q1	Texas Tech	4	19	-1.10	Punt
Q2	NC State	3	9	-1.25	Punt
Q2	Texas Tech	3	-9	-3.40	Punt
Q2	NC State	4	43	+3.26	Rush TD
Q2	Texas Tech	15	157	-6.53	Punt
Q2	NC State	3	-4	-1.70	Punt
Q2	Texas Tech	4	44	+5.63	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	2	14	-0.88	Ended
Q3	NC State	3	1	-3.19	Punt
Q3	Texas Tech	7	22	-1.73	Punt
Q3	NC State	15	114	+2.01	Fumble
Q3	Texas Tech	5	18	-4.26	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Donovan Smith — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.13 EPA)
2. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Donovan Smith pass to Myles Price for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.73 EPA)
3. Q4 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Donovan Smith pass to J.J. Sparkman for 17 yards (4th & 6) (+4.57 EPA)
4. Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Fumble (-4.23 EPA)
5. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Punt (+3.2 EPA)
6. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Donovan Smith pass to Tahj Brooks for 17 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.72 EPA)
7. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Punt (-2.72 EPA)
8. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Thayer Thomas pass to Demie Sumo-Karngbaye for a touchdown (38 yards) (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (27–14) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Thayer Thomas (NC State) — 38.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NC State at -0.153 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Texas Tech Red Raiders vs NC State Wolfpack?

Texas Tech Red Raiders 14, NC State Wolfpack 27 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Texas Tech Red Raiders vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 14–27.

Where can I find the Texas Tech Red Raiders vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401404072.

Who led Texas Tech Red Raiders vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

Thayer Thomas (NC State) led passers with 38.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Texas Tech Red Raiders at NC State Wolfpack in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.