TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — North Carolina State dominated Memphis 31-7 on Friday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium behind a strong defensive effort and a balanced offensive attack. The Wolfpack scored 14 points in the first quarter and added 17 more in the second to build an insurmountable lead before a crowd of 13,336.

Quarterback CJ Bailey led North Carolina State, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns, including a 40-yard strike to Teddy Hoffmann. The Wolfpack defense stifled Memphis, holding the Tigers to just seven points on a second-quarter touchdown pass from Brendon Lewis to Jamari Hawkins. Jayden Scott added 108 rushing yards for North Carolina State.

The victory improved both teams to an 8-5 overall record this season.