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NC State Wolfpack 28, Stanford Cardinal 31: final score and stats

Stanford Cardinal beat NC State Wolfpack, NC State Wolfpack 28 to Stanford Cardinal 31, on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Stanford Cardinal vs NC State Wolfpack.

College FootballFriday, October 23, 2026
DateOct 23, 2026
Start time10:30 PM ET
VenueStanford Stadium, Stanford, CA
TVESPN
Attendance13,949

Line score

Team1234T
NC State Wolfpack7701428
Stanford Cardinal1477331

Team comparison

NC State WolfpackStanford Cardinal
Points per game
28.9
20.3
Points allowed per game
27.6
37.3
3-4Record4-4
10th in ACCStanding10th in ACC
0-3Road record / home record4-1
LWLLWLast 5LWWLL
L1StreakL1

Team stats

NC State WolfpackStanford Cardinal
1st Downs
21
27
8-143rd down efficiency5-13
1-14th down efficiency2-3
Total Yards
381
477
Passing
256
303
17/31Comp/Att22/37
Yards per pass
8.3
8.2
Rushing
125
174
Rushing Attempts
33
33
Yards per rush
3.8
5.3
6-55Penalties6-55
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
29:59Possession30:01

Box score

NC State Wolfpack Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
CJ Bailey17/302568.52073.8
Team0/100.000--
Team17/312568.320--

NC State Wolfpack Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
CJ Bailey9596.6023
Davion Gause15493.3012
Will Wilson681.323
Darius Johnson284.006
Victor Snow111.001
Team331253.8223

NC State Wolfpack Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Deandre Desinor37926.3158
Keenan Jackson35618.7127
Davion Gause55110.2015
Victor Snow4328.0011
Tyran Warren12525.0025
Preston Douglas11313.0013
Team1725615.1258

NC State Wolfpack Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Ronnie Royal III10700000
Popo Aguirre6600010
Elijah Satchell4411010
Michael Tate3300000
Katron Evans3200010
King Mack3200000
Brian Nelson II3200100
Omarian Abraham3200000
Team503811480

NC State Wolfpack KickReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
King Mack46616.5250
Team46616.5250

NC State Wolfpack Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Kanoah Vinesett0/00.004/44
Team0/00.004/44

NC State Wolfpack Punting

PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Jackson Waller520541.00452
Team520541.00452

Stanford Cardinal Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Davis Warren22/373038.24076.2
Team22/373038.240--

Stanford Cardinal Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Micah Ford221506.8033
Champ Hampton5224.4011
Davis Warren263.0016
Sedrick Irvin100.000
Team3-4-1.300
Team331745.3033

Stanford Cardinal Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Caden High910311.4126
Micah Ford35819.3043
JonAnthony Hall35418.0023
Nico Brown44310.8224
Benji Blackburn22814.0022
Sedrick Irvin11717.0117
Team2230313.8443

Stanford Cardinal Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Sam Mattingly10500.5000
Jay Green6600000
Tevarua Tafiti5211.5030
Omar Staples4300000
Jahsiah Galvan4200000
Charlie Eckhardt4200000
Ernest Cooper3100100
Leroy Bryant2200000
Team583824270

Stanford Cardinal KickReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Chris Davis Jr.22914.5160
Champ Hampton11818.0180
Team34715.7180

Stanford Cardinal Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Emmet Kenney1/1100.0314/47
Team1/1100.0314/47

Stanford Cardinal Punting

PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Aidan Flintoft312742.30148
Team312742.30148

Recent form

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Duke Blue DevilsL 3-41
Oct 31, 2026 · vs California Golden BearsW 31-10
Oct 23, 2026 · at Stanford CardinalL 28-31
Oct 10, 2026 · vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 14-38
Oct 3, 2026 · vs Louisville CardinalsW 31-28
Oct 31, 2026 · at Louisville CardinalsL 24-52
Oct 23, 2026 · vs NC State WolfpackW 31-28
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Elon PhoenixW 34-7
Oct 10, 2026 · at Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 7-58
Oct 3, 2026 · at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 3-57

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Frequently asked questions

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal won, 31-28, on Friday, October 23, 2026.

What was the final score of NC State Wolfpack vs Stanford Cardinal?

NC State Wolfpack 28, Stanford Cardinal 31.

Where is NC State Wolfpack vs Stanford Cardinal played?

Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA.

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