Western Carolina Catamounts 21–38 NC State Wolfpack: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 38–21 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 21, NC State Wolfpack 38.

Game summary

NC State Wolfpack rolled past Western Carolina Catamounts 38–21 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Grayson McCall (NC State) — 308.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.27 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jordan Waters — 127.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: AJ Colombo — 9 rec, 97.0 yds.
EPA edge: NC State (+0.306/play) vs Western Carolina (-0.015/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	12	0	6	0	21
NC State Wolfpack	6	6	3	18	38

Scoring Map

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

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

+3OPP 29

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Carolina
Q1TD
JYJake Young
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Cole Gonzales pass to Jake Young for a touchdown (8 yards)
NC State
Q1TD
KCKevin Concepcion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Grayson McCall pass to Kevin Concepcion for a touchdown (17 yards)
Western Carolina
Q1TD
ACAJ Colombo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Cole Gonzales pass to AJ Colombo for a touchdown (12 yards)
NC State
Q2TD
KCKevin Concepcion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Grayson McCall pass to Kevin Concepcion for a touchdown (5 yards)
NC State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 46 yards
Western Carolina
Q3TD
BABranson Adams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Branson Adams rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
NC State
Q4TD
KCKevin Concepcion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Grayson McCall pass to Kevin Concepcion for a touchdown (35 yards)
NC State
Q4TD
JWJordan Waters
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Jordan Waters rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
NC State
Q4TD
JWJordan Waters
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
Jordan Waters rushes 50 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Grayson McCall (NC State) — 308.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +11.05 EPA
Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 214.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.61 EPA
Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) — 28.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -1.72 EPA

Rushing

Jordan Waters (NC State) — 127.0 yds · 2 TD +0.53 EPA
Branson Adams (Western Carolina) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA
Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 81.0 yds +1.02 EPA

Receiving

AJ Colombo (Western Carolina) — 9 rec · 97.0 yds +1.35 EPA
Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 8 rec · 114.0 yds +1.66 EPA
Justin Joly (NC State) — 5 rec · 69.0 yds +0.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Grayson McCall	NC State	41	61.0%	308	3	+0.27	+11.05
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	38	57.9%	214	2	+0.02	+0.61
Taron Dickens	Western Carolina	6	33.3%	28	0	-0.29	-1.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	NC State
Plays	61	72
EPA / play	-0.015	+0.306
Total EPA	-0.92	+22.03
Success rate	41.0%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.025	+0.270
Rush EPA / play	+0.012	+0.354
Yards	384	523

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	9	31	-3.47	Ended
Q1	NC State	6	29	-0.23	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	3	14	-0.76	Punt
Q1	NC State	1	0	-8.41	Interception
Q1	Western Carolina	1	8	+1.78	Pass TD
Q1	NC State	7	75	+6.33	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	6	75	+5.81	Pass TD
Q1	NC State	7	80	+6.80	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	5	21	-1.28	Punt
Q2	NC State	7	22	+0.26	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	4	14	-3.76	Ended
Q2	NC State	8	40	+1.47	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	NC State	13	45	+0.53	Field goal
Q3	Western Carolina	7	75	+6.59	Rush TD
Q3	NC State	5	23	-1.23	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · Grayson McCall pass intercepted (-8.41 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Jordan Waters rushes 50 yards for a touchdown (+5.07 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to AJ Colombo for 25 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.1 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales rushes for 50 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.96 EPA)
Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · Grayson McCall pass to Kevin Concepcion for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.77 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.38 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.26 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to AJ Colombo for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (38–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Grayson McCall (NC State) — 308.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: NC State at 0.306 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 Western Carolina Catamounts vs NC State Wolfpack?

Western Carolina Catamounts 21, NC State Wolfpack 38 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 21–38.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634299.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

Grayson McCall (NC State) led passers with 308.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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