NC State Wolfpack vs. California Golden Bears: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated California Golden Bears 24–23 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 24, California Golden Bears 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
NC State Wolfpack	3	6	0	12	24
California Golden Bears	6	6	9	0	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• CJ Bailey (NC State) — 281.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +11.77 EPA
• Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 28.0 yds · +1.51 EPA/play +1.51 EPA
• Fernando Mendoza (California) — 261.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -3.25 EPA

Rushing

• Jaivian Thomas (California) — 92.0 yds · 2 TD -0.55 EPA
• Byron Cardwell Jr. (California) — 36.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• CJ Bailey (NC State) — 36.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Jack Endries (California) — 9 rec · 101.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 6 rec · 87.0 yds +1.24 EPA
• Jonathan Brady (California) — 5 rec · 39.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
CJ Bailey	NC State	42	57.1%	281	2	+0.28	+11.77
Kevin Concepcion	NC State	1	100.0%	28	0	+1.51	+1.51
Fernando Mendoza	California	46	65.2%	261	0	-0.07	-3.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NC State	California
Plays	66	72
EPA / play	+0.187	-0.147
Total EPA	+12.36	-10.62
Success rate	39.4%	41.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.309	-0.071
Rush EPA / play	-0.040	-0.283
Yards	379	426

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	4	60	+4.99	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	3	10	-1.66	Punt
Q1	California	10	54	-1.39	Ended
Q1	NC State	10	52	+0.55	Field goal
Q1	California	5	32	-1.00	Punt
Q2	NC State	11	71	+2.00	Missed FG
Q2	California	2	24	-9.02	Fumble
Q2	NC State	6	44	+7.40	Rush TD
Q2	California	7	49	+0.28	Field goal
Q2	NC State	3	2	-0.70	Punt
Q2	California	5	44	+0.20	Field goal
Q3	NC State	3	16	-4.55	Fumble
Q3	California	11	32	-0.50	Field goal
Q3	NC State	8	28	+0.02	Punt
Q3	California	3	5	-2.45	Punt
Q3	NC State	3	-7	-3.54	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Justin Joly for 31 yards (4th & 8) (+5.78 EPA)
2. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Punt for 26 yards (-5.77 EPA)
3. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Hollywood Smothers for a touchdown (41 yards) (+5.29 EPA)
4. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fumble (-5.27 EPA)
5. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Jaivian Thomas rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+4.77 EPA)
6. Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Fumble (-3.76 EPA)
7. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Fumble (-3.75 EPA)
8. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Penalty (4th & 5) (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (24–23) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: CJ Bailey (NC State) — 281.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NC State at 0.187 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 NC State Wolfpack vs California Golden Bears?

NC State Wolfpack 24, California Golden Bears 23 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs California Golden Bears?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 24–23.

Where can I find the NC State Wolfpack vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635587.

Who led NC State Wolfpack vs California Golden Bears in passing?

CJ Bailey (NC State) led passers with 281.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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