East Carolina Pirates 26–21 NC State Wolfpack: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated NC State Wolfpack 26–21 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: East Carolina Pirates 26, NC State Wolfpack 21.

Game summary

East Carolina Pirates edged NC State Wolfpack 26–21 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: CJ Bailey (NC State) — 237.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Rahjai Harris — 220.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jhari Patterson — 8 rec, 30.0 yds.
EPA edge: NC State (+0.246/play) vs East Carolina (+0.208/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Carolina Pirates	6	6	6	6	26
NC State Wolfpack	0	6	0	12	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ECUEast Carolina Pirates

+3OPP 25

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

East Carolina
Q1TD
KHKatin Houser
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Katin Houser rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 24 yards
NC State
Q2TD
DCDacari Collins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
CJ Bailey pass to Dacari Collins for a touchdown (8 yards)
East Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
12-6
Field goal good from 42 yards
East Carolina
Q3TD
KHKatin Houser
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Katin Houser rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
NC State
Q4TD
JJJustin Joly
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
CJ Bailey pass to Justin Joly for a touchdown (15 yards)
NC State
Q4TD
HSHollywood Smothers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
CJ Bailey pass to Hollywood Smothers for a touchdown (33 yards)
East Carolina
Q4TD
RHRahjai Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Rahjai Harris rushes 86 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

CJ Bailey (NC State) — 237.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +8.65 EPA
Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 147.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -4.81 EPA

Rushing

Rahjai Harris (East Carolina) — 220.0 yds · 1 TD +0.96 EPA
Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 139.0 yds +0.36 EPA
Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 84.0 yds · 2 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

Jhari Patterson (East Carolina) — 8 rec · 30.0 yds -0.49 EPA
Anthony Smith (East Carolina) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds +0.24 EPA
Noah Rogers (NC State) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
CJ Bailey	NC State	28	67.9%	237	3	+0.31	+8.65
Katin Houser	East Carolina	29	62.1%	147	0	-0.17	-4.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Carolina	NC State
Plays	68	61
EPA / play	+0.208	+0.246
Total EPA	+14.14	+14.99
Success rate	42.6%	49.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.166	+0.309
Rush EPA / play	+0.486	+0.192
Yards	473	443

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	10	55	-0.99	Ended
Q1	East Carolina	10	80	+6.73	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	9	82	+4.34	Missed FG
Q2	East Carolina	13	74	+1.23	Field goal
Q2	NC State	11	78	+6.74	Pass TD
Q2	East Carolina	10	51	+1.12	Field goal
Q3	East Carolina	12	75	+5.77	Rush TD
Q3	NC State	7	39	+0.59	Punt
Q3	East Carolina	6	71	+2.11	Missed FG
Q3	NC State	9	72	+6.33	Pass TD
Q4	East Carolina	3	5	-2.32	Punt
Q4	NC State	3	60	+4.89	Pass TD
Q4	East Carolina	7	26	-1.63	Interception
Q4	NC State	6	31	-3.00	Ended
Q4	East Carolina	2	0	-4.34	Interception
Q4	NC State	3	6	-1.64	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Rahjai Harris rushes 86 yards for a touchdown (+6.86 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Justin Joly for a touchdown (15 yards) (+5.11 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Yannick Smith for 30 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.55 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Dacari Collins for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass intercepted (-3.7 EPA)
Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · Hollywood Smothers rushes for 44 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.65 EPA)
Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+3.49 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Rahjai Harris rushes for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (26–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: CJ Bailey (NC State) — 237.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: NC State at 0.246 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of East Carolina Pirates vs NC State Wolfpack?

East Carolina Pirates 26, NC State Wolfpack 21 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won East Carolina Pirates vs NC State Wolfpack?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 26–21.

Where can I find the East Carolina Pirates vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677098.

Who led East Carolina Pirates vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

CJ Bailey (NC State) led passers with 237.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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