In a season that has offered little solace for the NC State Wolfpack, their rivalry matchup against the Duke Blue Devils delivered a particularly brutal blow, highlighted by a stunning 109-yard touchdown return of a missed field goal that perfectly encapsulated their struggles. Trailing 24-3 with mere seconds left in the first half, NC State’s interim coach opted for a 50-yard field goal attempt, a desperate bid to salvage a sliver of momentum. However, the kick fell short, landing in the end zone where Duke’s safety, Andrew Pellicciotta, was waiting. In an electrifying turn of events, Pellicciotta scooped up the ball and raced the entire length of the field for a touchdown, a play so improbable that the scoreboard initially credited NC State with three points. This spectacular defensive score, which stretched Duke’s lead to an insurmountable 31-3, effectively crushed any hopes of an NC State comeback, setting the stage for a dominant 41-3 victory for the Blue Devils and leaving Wolfpack fans with a lasting image of a season gone awry.
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