Louisville Cardinals vs. NC State Wolfpack: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Louisville Cardinals defeated NC State Wolfpack 13–10 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Louisville Cardinals 13, NC State Wolfpack 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisville Cardinals	0	0	9	3	13
NC State Wolfpack	0	9	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jack Plummer (Louisville) — 265.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -8.91 EPA
• Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 111.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -10.78 EPA

Rushing

• Jawhar Jordan (Louisville) — 32.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 91.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Michael Allen (NC State) — 22.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Receiving

• Jamari Thrash (Louisville) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Bradley Rozner (NC State) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Chris Bell (Louisville) — 3 rec · 85.0 yds +2.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jack Plummer	Louisville	39	53.8%	265	1	-0.23	-8.91
Brennan Armstrong	NC State	27	48.1%	111	0	-0.40	-10.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Louisville	NC State
Plays	64	56
EPA / play	-0.262	-0.363
Total EPA	-16.75	-20.33
Success rate	37.5%	25.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.229	-0.399
Rush EPA / play	-0.313	-0.329
Yards	325	230

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Louisville	8	34	-0.28	Punt
Q1	NC State	3	9	-1.04	Punt
Q1	Louisville	3	8	-2.04	Punt
Q1	NC State	3	8	-2.27	Punt
Q1	Louisville	3	8	-1.37	Punt
Q1	NC State	6	15	-2.66	Punt
Q1	Louisville	6	42	+0.07	Missed FG
Q2	NC State	13	65	+5.04	Rush TD
Q2	Louisville	6	28	-2.92	Fumble
Q2	NC State	3	3	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Louisville	3	20	-2.61	Interception
Q2	NC State	3	1	-1.36	Field goal
Q3	NC State	5	70	+0.14	Interception
Q3	Louisville	4	10	-2.59	Punt
Q3	NC State	3	-10	-4.20	Punt
Q3	Louisville	3	46	+4.11	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Jack Plummer pass intercepted (-6.59 EPA)
2. Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Fumble (-4.83 EPA)
3. Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Jack Plummer pass to Chris Bell for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.8 EPA)
4. Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass intercepted (-4.71 EPA)
5. Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Fumble (-4.57 EPA)
6. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Jack Plummer pass to Chris Bell for 38 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass intercepted (-3.8 EPA)
8. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Jack Plummer pass to Jamari Thrash for 31 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisville Cardinals controlled the final (13–10) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jack Plummer (Louisville) — 265.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Louisville at -0.262 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 Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack?

Louisville Cardinals 13, NC State Wolfpack 10 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack?

Louisville Cardinals won with a final score of 13–10.

Where can I find the Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525512.

Who led Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

Jack Plummer (Louisville) led passers with 265.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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