The Wolfpack went 5 of 6 in the red zone, but four of those opportunities ended in field goals instead of touchdowns.

NC State believed it moved past its red zone issues that plagued the Wolfpack earlier in the season, including its 24-17 loss to Syracuse that featured three turnovers in the area. The Pack had become more efficient in its past two games,

First-year Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz previously served as an assistant at N.C. State from 2000-05. Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren said Diaz has done well in his coaching career and taken over a good program. Though players typically say they treat ...