Photos: NC State falls to Duke in ACC college football action
By Ethan Hyman and
Kaitlin McKeown
Duke’s Brian Parker II and Anderson Castle celebrate following a touchdown during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Kaitlin McKeown
The News & Observer
The N.C. State Wolfpack makes the short trip to Durham, N.C. to face ACC rivals the Duke Blue Devils, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 20, 2025.
State comes in undefeated at 3-0 and the Duke is coming off a defeat at Tulane and is 1-2 for the season.
Check back at the half and after the game for more action photos.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz celebrates following the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win over N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Duke’s Landen King pulls in a pass over N.C. State’s Asaad Brown Jr. for a touchdown during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Duke’s George Wright celebrates during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win over N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Duke’s Nate Sheppard runs the ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win over N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Duke’s Chandler Rivers tackles N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Duke’s Wesley Williams (97) blocks the field goal attempt by N.C. State’s Kanoah Vinesett (94) during the second half of Duke’s 45-33 victory over N.C. State at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke defensive end Wesley Williams celebrates after blocking an N.C. State field goal attempt during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State’s Brandon Cleveland (44) tracks down Duke running back Jaquez Moore (9) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah (10) gets off the throw as he is being hit by N.C. State’s Cian Slone (8) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The forward progress of Duke running back Jaquez Moore (9) was stopped before he fumbled while being hit by N.C. State defensive end Travali Price (13) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Nate Sheppard carries the ball past N.C. State’s Devon Marshall and Caden Fordham during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State running back Hollywood Smothers (3) pulls in the reception while being trailed by Duke linebacker Tre Freeman (12) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Cian Slone (8) is carted to the locker room during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Que'Sean Brown runs the ball under pressure from N.C. State’s Brody Barnhardt during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Duke’s Wesley Williams pressures N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Duke Nick Morris Jr. gives a thumbs up as he is carted off the field following an apparent injury during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Anderson (9) runs for a 75-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State tight end Justin Joly (7) avoids the tackle by Duke linebacker Nick Morris Jr. (36) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Anderson Castle breaks away for a 66-yard touchdown run during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win over N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
Duke head coach Manny Diaz speaks with an official during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win over N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey (11) scrambles for yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Hollywood Smothers (3) hits Duke cornerback Chandler Rivers (0) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke linebacker Tre Freeman (12) returns an interception 67-yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey (11) throws during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah runs the ball under pressure from N.C. State’s Jamel Johnson and Kenny Soares Jr. during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 45-33 win on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Anderson (9) pulls in the reception while being defended by Duke cornerback Landan Callahan (21) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke tight end Landen King (0) pulls in the touchdown reception while being defended vy N.C. State defensive back Asaad Brown Jr. (26) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren walks the sideline during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Manny Diaz high fives fans prior to the Blue Devils’ game against N.C. State on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown The News & Observer
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with Duke head coach Manny Diaz before N.C. State’s game against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., Sat. Sept. 20, 2025 Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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