DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — Darian Mensah threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns as Duke defeated North Carolina State 45-33 on Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Blue Devils (1-2) used a 14-point second quarter and another 14-point third quarter to pull away from the Wolfpack (3-0). Duke’s defense forced three interceptions, including a 67-yard return by Tre Freeman to set up a late first-half score. NC State quarterback CJ Bailey completed 29 of 39 passes for 364 yards and two touchdowns, while Terrell Anderson had six receptions for 166 yards and two scores. Hollywood Smothers added 123 rushing yards and a touchdown for the Wolfpack. Anderson Castle’s 66-yard touchdown run with 2:19 left sealed the win for Duke.