East Carolina Pirates 17–24 NC State Wolfpack: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated East Carolina Pirates 24–17 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: East Carolina Pirates 17, NC State Wolfpack 24.

Game summary

NC State Wolfpack beat East Carolina Pirates 24–17 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 394.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Hollywood Smothers — 66.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Anthony Smith — 6 rec, 66.0 yds.
EPA edge: East Carolina (+0.039/play) vs NC State (+0.030/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Carolina Pirates	0	6	0	9	17
NC State Wolfpack	3	12	6	0	24

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 12

OPP EZ

+3OPP 17

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NC State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 29 yards
NC State
Q2TD
CBCJ Bailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
CJ Bailey rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
NC State
Q2TD
WGWesley Grimes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
CJ Bailey pass to Wesley Grimes for a touchdown (48 yards)
East Carolina
Q2TD
JCJayvontay Conner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Katin Houser pass to Jayvontay Conner for a touchdown (79 yards)
NC State
Q3TD
HSHollywood Smothers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Hollywood Smothers rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q4TD
MGMarlon Gunn Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Marlon Gunn Jr. rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 34 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 394.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +13.77 EPA
CJ Bailey (NC State) — 334.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.73 EPA
Ryan Leavy (East Carolina) — 17.0 yds · +4.45 EPA/play +4.45 EPA

Rushing

Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD -0.15 EPA
London Montgomery (East Carolina) — 32.0 yds -0.01 EPA
Marlon Gunn Jr. (East Carolina) — 5.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA

Receiving

Anthony Smith (East Carolina) — 6 rec · 66.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Desirrio Riles (East Carolina) — 6 rec · 64.0 yds +0.06 EPA
Yannick Smith (East Carolina) — 5 rec · 44.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Katin Houser	East Carolina	45	66.7%	394	1	+0.31	+13.77
CJ Bailey	NC State	35	68.6%	334	1	+0.14	+4.73
Ryan Leavy	East Carolina	1	100.0%	17	0	+4.45	+4.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Carolina	NC State
Plays	74	69
EPA / play	+0.039	+0.030
Total EPA	+2.91	+2.08
Success rate	33.8%	40.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.396	+0.135
Rush EPA / play	-0.547	-0.078
Yards	446	433

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	13	79	+2.85	Field goal
Q1	East Carolina	3	11	-1.39	Punt
Q1	NC State	6	12	-2.55	Punt
Q1	East Carolina	3	7	-1.83	Punt
Q1	NC State	7	61	+4.46	Rush TD
Q2	East Carolina	3	-23	-4.72	Punt
Q2	NC State	2	48	+3.39	Pass TD
Q2	East Carolina	3	7	-1.26	Punt
Q2	NC State	3	1	-2.77	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	8	51	-1.89	Ended
Q2	NC State	6	15	-1.59	Punt
Q2	East Carolina	6	86	+7.26	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	7	46	-2.53	Interception
Q2	East Carolina	4	18	-0.04	Missed FG
Q3	East Carolina	8	39	-2.62	Ended
Q3	NC State	3	14	-1.66	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Jayvontay Conner for a touchdown (79 yards) (+7.92 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Ryan Leavy pass to Kieran Davis for 17 yards (4th & 8) (+4.45 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Wesley Grimes for a touchdown (48 yards) (+4.07 EPA)
Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Desirrio Riles for 33 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.79 EPA)
Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Yannick Smith for 22 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.76 EPA)
Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Rush (2nd & 10) (-3.41 EPA)
Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Katin Houser pass to Brock Spalding for 37 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.13 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass intercepted (-2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (24–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Katin Houser (East Carolina) — 394.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: East Carolina at 0.039 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 17, NC State Wolfpack 24 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won East Carolina Pirates vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 17–24.

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=401754373.

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

Katin Houser (East Carolina) led passers with 394.0 yards and 1 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.