NC State rolls past North Carolina 35-7

Posted Nov 29, 2014
Jacoby Brissett and Shadrach Thornton each ran for touchdowns in huge rushing performances while NC State's defense overwhelmed North Carolina in a 35-7 win Saturday. Brissett ran for a career-best 167 yards while Thornton ran for 161 more for the Wolfpack, part of a 388-yard ground game that set a physical tone from the outset. (ESPN.com)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Benjamin Hall Rises As Leader Among UNC Running Backs
There’s a sense of rejuvenation across the North Carolina football program this spring. Running back Benjamin Hall, one of the few experienced veteran returners, senses...
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Takeaways From UNC's Offense Following Football Spring Practice
UNC Football has concluded spring practice. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss their takeaways, various news and notes on what they're hearing, new...
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Lawrence Taylor health update: Hall of Famer 'showing signs of improvement'
New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized on Friday with a reported stomach issue but appears to be turning the corner. That’s according to...
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Giving Bobby Petrino the Keys to UNC's Offense
I think new UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino will be given a lot of leeway within the parameters that UNC football coach Bill Belichick sets...
Wed Apr 29, 2026