Photos: NC State defeats UConn in 2023 season opener
By Ethan Hyman
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) stiff-arms Connecticut linebacker Jackson Mitchell (8) as he runs for yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Ethan Hyman
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The N.C. State football team opened its season defeating the Connecticut Huskies 24-14 in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023.
It is the first game for the Wolfpack’s new quarterback Brennan Armstrong, a transfer from Virginia, and offensive coordinator Robert Anae. The Pack also has a number of returning starters, including Payton Wilson and Adayn White.
Here are photos from the game. Keep checking back during and after the game for more images.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates after scoring on a 8-yard touchdown run during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) gets around Connecticut defensive back Stan Cross (4) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) wraps up Connecticut running back Victor Rosa (22) during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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N.C. State linebacker Jaylon Scott (2) tackles Connecticut quarterback Joseph Fagnano (2) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) works to stay inbounds after making a reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Julian Gray (8) pulls in the reception while defended by Connecticut linebacker Jackson Mitchell (8) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson congratulates Payton Wilson (11) after he intercepted the ball during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) sacks Connecticut quarterback Joseph Fagnano (2) causing him to fumble during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Fagnano recovered his fumble. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) dives for extra yards as Connecticut linebacker Jackson Mitchell (8) tackles him during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Sean Brown (0), Devan Boykin (12), Payton Wilson (11) and Aydan White (3) wrap up Connecticut quarterback Joseph Fagnano (2) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Julian Gray (8) returns a kickoff during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Caden Fordham (10) and Devon Betty (26) watch as medical personnel attend to Rakeim Ashford during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ashford was taken off the field on a stretcher after being injured on a kickoff return. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Delbert Mimms III (34) breaks free from Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (2) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) wraps up Connecticut quarterback Joseph Fagnano (2) during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren and quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) hug after the Wolfpack’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive lineman Brandon Cleveland (44) avoids the block by Connecticut offensive lineman Yakiri Walker (51) to tackle Connecticut running back Devontae Houston (1) during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) wraps up Connecticut running back Victor Rosa (22) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) and offensive lineman Timothy McKay (52) celebrate after Armstrong scored on four-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer on the Wolfpack during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren laughs with his players as they head off the field after N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) heads into the end zone while being hit by Connecticut defensive back Stan Cross (4) on a 8-yard touchdown run during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (3) leaps over offensive lineman Anthony Carter Jr. (75) as he gains yards during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Kevin Concepcion (10) avoids Connecticut cornerback Mumu Bin-Wahad (6) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren gets ready to lead the team onto the field before the Wolfpack’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Brayden Narveson (44) celebrates after hitting a 44-yard field goal during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. N.C. State’s Caden Noonkester (98) stands to the left. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Devon Betty (26) can’t stop Connecticut running back Devontae Houston (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) gains yards as offensive lineman Anthony Belton (74) blocks for Armstrong during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Delbert Mimms III (34) pushes off Connecticut linebacker Jackson Mitchell (8) to score on a one-yard touchdown run during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Wolfpack fans celebrate as time runs out during the Wolfpack’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (4) celebrates after making a reception for a first down during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s C.J. Clark (5) talks with Davin Vann (1) during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (3) tries to get around Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (2) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jakeen Harris (6) and Jaylon Scott (2) tackle Connecticut running back Devontae Houston (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) gets ready to head out onto the field to warmup before N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
From left N.C. State’s C.J. Clark (5), Payton Wilson (11) and Kamal Bonner (34) head out to the field to warmup before N.C. State’s game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Keyon Lesane (15) hugs special assistant to the head coach Ruffin McNeill before the Wolfpack’s’ game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (3) walks onto the field to warmup before the Wolfpack’s’ game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11), left, and quarterback Ethan Rhodes (13) pray before heading out onto the field to warmup before the Wolfpack’s’ game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterbacks Brennan Armstrong (5) and MJ Morris (7) run onto the field to warmup before the Wolfpack’s’ game against UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
