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NC State Topped Marshall 48-41 In Shootout Saturday In Raleigh Though, MJ Morris Who Replaced Brennan Armstrong As Starting Quarterback Threw Three Interceptions

NC State topped Marshall 48-41 in shootout Saturday in North Carolina’s state capital though, MJ Morris who replaced Brennan Armstrong at starting quarterback threw three interceptions.

As NC State topped Marshall 48-41 in shootout Saturday in North Carolina’s state capital Kevin Concepcion caught 17 yard pass from MJ Morris, Brayden Narveson made extra point tying game 7-7 before Josh Moten had 27 yard interception return for touchdown, Rece Verhoff made extra point putting Marshall up 14-7 . Though, Marshall’s lead over NC State would be brief as NC State scored pair of touchdowns Delbert Mimms III ran 18 yards, Brayden Narveson made extra point tying game up 14-14 before NC State took a 21-14 lead before Marshall scored a field goal a touchdown as Rece Verhoff kicked 43 yard field goal trimming Marshall’s deficit to 21-17 before they would take the lead briefly at 24-21 as Cam Fancher would run for 4 yard touchdown , Reece Verhoff would make the extra point in 2nd quarter. In the 3rd quarter Michael Allen would run for 37 yard touchdown Brayden Narveson would make extra point putting NC State in from briefly at 28-24 before Marshall would take the lead briefly at 31-28 as Jayden Harris would catch 28 yard pass Cam Fletcher, Rece Verhoff made extra point before Trent Pennix would catch 62 yard pass for touchdown from MJ Morris, Brayden Narveson kicked extra point giving NC State the lead at 35-31 before Marshall cut the lead 35-34 as Rece Verhoff kicked field goal. In the 4th quarter Brayden Narveson kicked 40 yard field for NC State extending their 38-34 over Marshall before he extended it with yet another field goal this time from 27 yards to extending their lead over Marshall 41-34 before Kevin Concepcion caught 8 yard pass from MJ Morris, Brayden Narveson kicked extra point before Caleb Coombs caught 16 yard pass from Cam Fancher, Rece Verhoff made extra point making final score 48-41 NC State.

Following NC State topping Marshall 48-41 in shootout Saturday in North Carolina’s state capital though, MJ Morris who replaced Brennan Armstrong as starting quarterback threw three interceptions NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren had this to say about MJ Morris start against Marshall.

Couldn’t have started any worse right? His first pass is picked and the guy was wide open. He’s excited to play, it was off target,”

“He’s a mentally tough young man, so I wouldn’t expect anything less from him. He’s gonna respond. That’s who he is. He gets in a tough situation, and he’s going to fight.”

“He’s a mentally tough young man, so I wouldn’t expect anything less from him. He’s gonna respond. That’s who he is. He gets in a tough situation, and he’s going to fight.”

“He’s a mentally tough young man, so I wouldn’t expect anything less from him. He’s gonna respond. That’s who he is. He gets in a tough situation, and he’s going to fight.”

Following NC State topping Marshall 48-41 in shootout Saturday in North Carolina’s state capital though, MJ Morris who replaced Brennan Armstrong as starting quarterback threw three interceptions NC State starting quarterback MJ Morris had this to say!

Emotions were high. I felt good being out there with my boys,”

I don’t think I was too nervous out there. I was really just trying to have some fun. I had the turnovers early, but I know that coach (Dave) Doeren always tells us to put it in the past. It’s behind you. Those plays aren’t going to fix the rest of the game.”

I don’t think I was too nervous out there. I was really just trying to have some fun. I had the turnovers early, but I know that coach (Dave) Doeren always tells us to put it in the past. It’s behind you. Those plays aren’t going to fix the rest of the game.”

I don’t think I was too nervous out there. I was really just trying to have some fun. I had the turnovers early, but I know that coach (Dave) Doeren always tells us to put it in the past. It’s behind you. Those plays aren’t going to fix the rest of the game.”

According to Jayden Watson Fisher News & Observer article on newsobserver.com

NC State is now to prepare to play Tobacco Road rival Duke Saturday in Durham who had bye week this week and who lost their starting quarterback Riley Leonard to a high ankle sprain.

On final play of the game following fumbling being sacked Riley Leonard entered the medical tent and came out on crutches putting no weight on leg to to former Wake Forest starting quarterback current Notre Dame starting quarterback Sam Hartmann waiting for him outside medical tent because he wanted to check on his counterpart to make sure he was ok.

Following Duke’s 21-14 loss to Notre Dame Saturday as Sam Hartman completed two point conversion Duke Head Coach Mike Elko had this to say about Riley Leonard leg injury about #17 Duke’s 21-14 loss to Notre Dame about Riley Leonard’s injury!

it was too soon to assess the severity of Leonard’s injury.

According to Stephen Wiseman News & Observer article on News & Observer .com

On Sunday Duke fans , media spectators learned Riley Leonard’s diagnosis as he was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain!

Riley Leonard has a realistic chance to return this month sources told ESPN Sunday.

Though,Riley Leonard is expected to miss multiple weeks as Riley Leonard’s status for NC State game in Durham on Saturday October 14, 2023 following Duke’s bye week is uncertain.

According to Pete Thamel article on espn app

On Monday Duke fans, media spectators learned from Director Of Communications Kat Castner that Riley Leonard will play for 19th ranked Duke again this season as there no setbacks!

According to Stephen Wiseman News & Observer article on newsobserver.com

Kickoff is set for 8:00pm on ACC Network!

Though, who is commentating the game is to be determined!