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NC State beating Top 25 team? Bradley Chubb spitting? Social media reacts to Wolfpack 27, Florida State 21

North Carolina State players, from left, Dakwa Nichols (27), defensive tackle B.J. Hill, head coach Dave Doeren and linebacker Jerod Fernandez celebrate defeating Florida State 27-21 in an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
North Carolina State players, from left, Dakwa Nichols (27), defensive tackle B.J. Hill, head coach Dave Doeren and linebacker Jerod Fernandez celebrate defeating Florida State 27-21 in an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser) AP

N.C. State upset Florida State 27-21 Saturday in Tallahassee, ending a 10-game losing streak to top 25 teams. The Wolfpack hadn’t beaten a top 25 team since it upset No. 3 Florida State in 2012.

Social media reacted quickly, particularly after Wolfpack star Bradley Chubb backed up his two-sack, forced fumble performance by at least appearing to spit on the Florida State logo at midfield after the game.

Afterwards, Chubb said his actions were misinterpreted.

North Carolina State's Jaylen Samuels, a former Mallard Creek star, celebrates as he scores against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. NC State defeated Florida State 27-21. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
North Carolina State's Jaylen Samuels, a former Mallard Creek star, celebrates as he scores against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. NC State defeated Florida State 27-21. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser) Mark Wallheiser AP

Former Mallard Creek star Jaylen Samuels had two touchdown catches for the Wolfpack in the win, helping the Wolfpack jump out to a 17-7 lead late in the first half.

North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley chases a bobbled snap through the end zone giving Florida State defensive back Tavarus McFadden and the Seminoles a touchback in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. NC State defeated Florida State 27-21. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley chases a bobbled snap through the end zone giving Florida State defensive back Tavarus McFadden and the Seminoles a touchback in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. NC State defeated Florida State 27-21. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser) Mark Wallheiser AP

Another star was State QB Ryan Finley, a junior who threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns. He completed 22-of-32 praise and earned plenty of social media praise, just like Samuel.

This story was originally published September 23, 2017 at 4:48 PM with the headline "NC State beating Top 25 team? Bradley Chubb spitting? Social media reacts to Wolfpack 27, Florida State 21."

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