NC State improved to 3-2 on the year and wrapped up its nonconference schedule with a 24-17 win over Northern Illinois — an absolute grind of a game that asked a lot out of the Wolfpack defense. The offense finished with 176 total yards.

It's NC State football vs Northern Illinois in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. Follow along for live score and game updates.

The NC State Wolfpack (2-2) host the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1) at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, 8, 2024. The matchup will air on The CW, with the

N.C. State scored a defensive touchdown, set up another with a backfield takeaway, and the Wolfpack held off NIU with a fourth-quarter defensive stand.

NC State football recorded its third win of the season in its final non-conference matchup against Northern Illinois in a 24-17 victory. Though the offense struggled, the defense and special teams stepped up to help secure a win. Here are some takeaways from Saturday’s win.