NC State beats No. 23 North Carolina, 28-27

Posted Nov 28, 2009
Russell Wilson threw four touchdown passes and Alan-Michael Cash blocked a field goal with about 5 minutes left to help North Carolina State rally past No. 23 North Carolina 28-27 on Saturday. Wilson connected twice with Owen Spencer for scores, including the go-ahead 38-yard touchdown two plays into the fourth quarter that gave the Wolfpack a third straight win against its next-door neighbors and fiercest football rival. (Rivals.com)

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