NC State football recorded its third win of the season in its final non-conference matchup against Northern Illinois in a 24-17 victory. Though the offense struggled, the defense and special teams stepped up to help secure a win. Here are some takeaways from Saturday’s win.

Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren faces his former program Saturday as both programs seek a bounce-back victory after losses in Week 4.

NC State improved to 3-2 on the year and wrapped up its nonconference schedule with a 24-17 win over Northern Illinois — an absolute grind of a game that asked a lot out of the Wolfpack defense. The offense finished with 176 total yards.

It wasn’t the prettiest offensive showing, but NC State’s defense rose to the challenge to help push the Wolfpack past Northern Illinois 24-17 at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Here is what those who covered the game are saying about the Pack’s third win of the season.

CJ Bailey scored on the ground and through the air as North Carolina State defeated visiting Northern Illinois 24-17 at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Here is a collection of photos from NC State's 24-17 home win over Northern Illinois.

Following a physical week of practice, N.C. State football responded with a strong defensive effort in its win vs. Northern Illinois. Here's what happened.