N.C. State routs Richmond 73-0 in record-setting opener

N.C. State rebounded from its season-opening loss at Virginia by crushing Richmond 73-0 in a dominant home opener. Duke Scott rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback CJ Bailey passed for 281 yards and a touchdown and also scored on the ground. Backup Will Wilson added three rushing touchdowns and a touchdown pass, and Keenan Jackson had 123 receiving yards. The Wolfpack scored on their first six possessions and led 49-0 at halftime, while Richmond managed only 110 yards of offense. A lightning delay lasted about 90 minutes, prompting an abbreviated game format after play resumed.