Photos: NC State football dominates UNC in season finale

N.C. State defeated North Carolina in the season finale for both teams at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC on Sarturday, Nov. 25, 2023, marking three straight wins for the Wolfpack over their rivals from Chapel Hill.

The Wolfpack and the Tar Heels both came in 8-3, and N.C. State, behind great performances from quarterback Brennan Armstrong and linebacker Payton Wilson dominated North Carolina. UNC quarterback Drake Maye was the lone offensive spark for the Tar Heels, but finished with three turnovers.

NC State’s Dacari Collins pulls in a touchdown pass against UNC’s Marcus Allen in the third quarter.
NC State’s Dacari Collins pulls in a touchdown pass against UNC’s Marcus Allen in the third quarter.
NC State’s KC Concepcion celebrates his first touchdown in the Wolfpack’s first half domination of UNC in Raleigh.
NC State’s KC Concepcion celebrates his first touchdown in the Wolfpack’s first half domination of UNC in Raleigh.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) pulls in a 11-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) pulls in a 11-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. Stater kicker Brayden Naverson (44) connects for a 40-yard field goal to give the Wolfpack a 6-0 lead over North Carolina in the fist quarter on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. Stater kicker Brayden Naverson (44) connects for a 40-yard field goal to give the Wolfpack a 6-0 lead over North Carolina in the fist quarter on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina’s John Copenhaver (81) scores on a 15-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against N.C. State on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina’s John Copenhaver (81) scores on a 15-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against N.C. State on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches as his team falls behind N.C. State 23-0 in the second quarter on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches as his team falls behind N.C. State 23-0 in the second quarter on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) fumbles the ball in the first quarter after a hit by N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) fumbles the ball in the first quarter after a hit by N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) walks off the field early in the second quarter after having only three yards passing against N.C. State on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) walks off the field early in the second quarter after having only three yards passing against N.C. State on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) pressures N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) pressures N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) in the first quarter on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) pulls in a 15-yard touchdown reception as N.C. State safety Bishop Fitzgerald (19) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) pulls in a 15-yard touchdown reception as N.C. State safety Bishop Fitzgerald (19) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State cornerback Aydan White (3) can’t pull in a pass intended for North Carolina wide receiver Tez Walker (9) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State cornerback Aydan White (3) can’t pull in a pass intended for North Carolina wide receiver Tez Walker (9) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) looks to pass downfield during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) looks to pass downfield during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren questions the officials on a pass interference call in the first quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren questions the officials on a pass interference call in the first quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) sheds North Carolina defensive back Will Hardy (31) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) sheds North Carolina defensive back Will Hardy (31) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) pulls in a reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) pulls in a reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown and N.C. State coach Dave Doeren go their separate ways after a pre-game discussion prior to their game on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown and N.C. State coach Dave Doeren go their separate ways after a pre-game discussion prior to their game on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) greets fans during the Walk of Champions before N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) greets fans during the Walk of Champions before N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) heads down the tunnel to warm up before N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) heads down the tunnel to warm up before N.C. State’s game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.