RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Eight months after losing to East Carolina in the Military Bowl, North Carolina State football got revenge.

The Wolfpack (1-0) made a defensive stance at the end of the game to hold off the Pirates (0-1) 24-17 Thursday night at Carter-Finley Stadium.

CJ Bailey threw for 318 yards, completing 24 of 34 passes and finding Wesley Grimes — who finished with 121 yards on four receptions — for a touchdown. The sophomore also ran in to the endzone for a score and threw one interception.

Behind Grimes, Teddy Hoffman was the second-leading receiver with 93 yards on five catches for the Wolfpack. On the ground, Hollywood Smothers had 22 carries for 76 yards and a rushing touchdown in the victory.

ECU quarterback Katin Houser completed 30 of 44 passes for 366 yards and one p

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