Photos: NC State defeats Charleston Southern in home opener
By Ethan Hyman and Kaitlin McKeown
The N.C. State Wolfpack faced Charleston Southern to for it’s home opener in Carter-Finley Stadium, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2022.
The Wolfpack, led by quarterback Devin Leary, won the game 55-3.
N.C. States Isaiah Moore (1) gets ready to head onto the field for warmups before N.C. States game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye runs the ball during the first half of the Wolfpackís game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. States Jordan Houston (3) pulls in a 24-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. States game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Charleston Southern linebacker Shary Jefferson (30) defends. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive back Tyler Baker-Williams hits Charleston Southern quarterback Ross Malmgren, causing him to fumble the ball during the second half of the Wolfpack’s game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive end Travali Price (58) hits Charleston Southern quarterback Ross Malmgren (5) as he throws during the first half of N.C. States game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Drake Thomas (32) stops Charleston Southern running back TJ Ruff (24) for a loss during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Devin Leary runs the ball during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Cyrus Fagan (4) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Thayer Thomas (5) returns a punt 38-yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer for the Wolfpack before N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Anthony Smith (85) pulls in a 40-yard touchdown reception as Charleston Southern cornerback Kamron Smith (6) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Jaylon Scott (2) and defensive tackle Joshua Harris (0) stop Charleston Southern running back TJ Ruff (24) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Jasiah Provillon (84) celebrates with quarterback Devin Leary (13) after Leary scored on a two-yard touchdown during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Jack Chambers is brought down by Charleston Southern linebacker Shary Jefferson during the second half of the Wolfpackís game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State center Grant Gibson (50) celebrates with quarterback Jack Chambers (14) after Chambers threw a touchdown pass during the second half of N.C. State’s 55-3 victory over Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren heads out onto the field before the Wolfpack’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Delbert Mimms III (34) scores on a 20-yard touchdown reception as Charleston Southern defensive lineman Quintin Seguin (3) tries to stop him during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Joshua Harris (0) laughs with Timothy McKay (52) during the second half of N.C. State’s 55-3 victory over Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Jack Chambers (14) prepares to pass during the second half of N.C. State’s 55-3 victory over Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren celebrates after the Wolfpack scored during the second half of N.C. States 55-3 victory over Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Devin Carter (88) celebrates with quarterback Devin Leary (13) after Leary scored on 12-yard touchdown run in the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren watches as his team warms up prior to a game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Devin Leary (13) thanks the band after they sang happy birthday to him after N.C. State’s 55-3 victory over Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren greets fans after N.C. State’s 55-3 victory over Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris is brought down by Charleston Southern linebacker Garrett Sayegh during the second half of the Wolfpack’s game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Devin Leary looks to pass during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback MJ Morris (16) scrambles for yards during the second half of N.C. State’s 55-3 victory over Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren gives instructions from the sideline during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Charleston Southern on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Devin Leary (13) prepares to pass during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren congratulates his team during the second half of N.C. State’s 55-3 victory over Charleston Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com