#46 NC State – 7
#14 Florida State – 20
Florida State running back Chris Thompson shakes off a defender
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The second round began in the same fashion as the first round ended - with a Florida State victory.
Three interceptions and another strong performance from FSU HB Chris Thompson were too much for the Wolfpack, as they fell 20-7.
Florida State was content to hand the ball off for most of the game to their Junior running back, who finished with 150 total yards and a touchdown.
NC State had a promising start, burning most of the first quarter and converting three first downs on their way into Seminole territory. But interceptions on consecutive NC State snaps were quickly converted into points on a 65-yard TD strike from FSU QB EJ Manuel to WR Kenny Shaw, and a 25-yard TD rush by Thompson, respectively.
The Wolfpack got on the board with a 1-yard TD rush by HB Mustafa Greene in the final seconds of the first half. Greene was held to 9 yards on 8 carries.
Following a Florida State field goal, NCSU kicker Chris Hawthorne barely missed on a 45-yard attempt that would have made it a one-possession game late in the third quarter. ROLB Nigel Bradham secured the win for the Seminoles with an interception on NC State's final possession.
Florida State will now prepare for a strong Orange opponent in the Sweet Sixteen.
Stats:
Florida State
HB Chris Thompson – 18 rushes, 120 yards, TD; 2 receptions, 30 yards
FS Nick Moody, ROLB Nigel Bradham, CB Greg Reid – INT each
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