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See photos of NC State football’s victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh

By Ethan Hyman

Updated October 8, 2023 1:06 PM

N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) tackles Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) tackles Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The NC State football team defeated Marshall 48-41 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh Saturday afternoon.

The Wolfpack started redshirt sophomore MJ Morris at quarterback, who was 17 for 32 in the game for 265 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions.

KC Conception was the leading NC State receiver with eight receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns.

N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) hurdles over Marshall kicker Rece Verhoff (90) on a kickoff return during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) hurdles over Marshall kicker Rece Verhoff (90) on a kickoff return during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) runs in on an 8 yard touchdown reception in the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) runs in on an 8 yard touchdown reception in the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) acknowledges the crowd after N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) acknowledges the crowd after N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State running back Delbert Mimms III (34) makes Marshall’s Kerion Martin (22) miss on an 18-yard run during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State running back Delbert Mimms III (34) makes Marshall’s Kerion Martin (22) miss on an 18-yard run during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) goes flying after being hit during a run in the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) goes flying after being hit during a run in the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State’sTrent Pennix (6) celebrates scoring on a 62-yard touchdown reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State’sTrent Pennix (6) celebrates scoring on a 62-yard touchdown reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) celebrates with lineman Timothy McKay (52) after scoring on a 8-yard touchdown reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) celebrates with lineman Timothy McKay (52) after scoring on a 8-yard touchdown reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) makes a 47-yard reception as Marshall defensive back Dyoni Hill (19) defends during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) makes a 47-yard reception as Marshall defensive back Dyoni Hill (19) defends during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Former N.C. State coach Lou Holtz and former N.C. State linebacker and coach Chuck Amato sit on the field before members of the 1973 ACC championship team was introduced during N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — Former N.C. State coach Lou Holtz and former N.C. State linebacker and coach Chuck Amato sit on the field before members of the 1973 ACC championship team was introduced during N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) sacks Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14 during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) and defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) also close in. — N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) sacks Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14 during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) and defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) also close in. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) celebrates after sacking Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) celebrates after sacking Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) looks for a receiver downfield during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) looks for a receiver downfield during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defensive lineman Brandon Cleveland (44) sacks Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14) as he fumbles the ball during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State defensive lineman Brandon Cleveland (44) sacks Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14) as he fumbles the ball during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with quarterback MJ Morris (7) after he threw an interception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with quarterback MJ Morris (7) after he threw an interception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) looks to avoid Marshall defensive back Dyoni Hill (19) during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) looks to avoid Marshall defensive back Dyoni Hill (19) during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defensive back Robert Kennedy (8) runs back an interception during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State defensive back Robert Kennedy (8) runs back an interception during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State offensive lineman Derrick Eason (53), running back Delbert Mimms III (34) and offensive lineman Anthony Belton (74) celebrate Mimms’ 18-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State offensive lineman Derrick Eason (53), running back Delbert Mimms III (34) and offensive lineman Anthony Belton (74) celebrate Mimms’ 18-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) beats the Marshall defense to score on a 37-yard touchdown run during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) beats the Marshall defense to score on a 37-yard touchdown run during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State offensive lineman Derrick Eason (53), running back Delbert Mimms III (34) and offensive lineman Anthony Belton (74) celebrate Mimms’ 18-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State offensive lineman Derrick Eason (53), running back Delbert Mimms III (34) and offensive lineman Anthony Belton (74) celebrate Mimms’ 18-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) sacks Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State defensive tackle Davin Vann (1) sacks Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher (14) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) gains yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) gains yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State linebacker Jaylon Scott (2) celebrates after sacking Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State linebacker Jaylon Scott (2) celebrates after sacking Marshall quarterback Cam Fancher during the second half of N.C. State’s 48-41 victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) looks to fend off Marshall defensive back Josh Moten (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) looks to fend off Marshall defensive back Josh Moten (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) prepares to throw during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) prepares to throw during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Former N.C. State coach Lou Holtz and the 1973 ACC championship team acknowledge the crowd during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — Former N.C. State coach Lou Holtz and the 1973 ACC championship team acknowledge the crowd during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

As his offensive line protects him, N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — As his offensive line protects him, N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren gets ready to lead his team out onto the field before N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren gets ready to lead his team out onto the field before N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) warms up before the Wolfpack’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (7) warms up before the Wolfpack’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) greets quarterback MJ Morris (7) during warmups before N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. — N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. (82) greets quarterback MJ Morris (7) during warmups before N.C. State’s game against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 7, 2023 at 4:16 PM with the headline "See photos of NC State football’s victory over Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh."