RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Duke Scott saw N.C. State’s fans pouring over the walls of the stands, running in from all directions and join the Wolfpack for an on field victory party.

“It was awesome,” the redshirt freshman said, down to taking pictures with jubilant field-storming fans.

And Wolfpack fans had every reason to savor Saturday night’s 48-36 win over No. 8 Georgia Tech. It marked the Yellow Jackets’ first loss, coming with them driving toward a berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game and a possible trip to the College Football Playoff. And it came with the Wolfpack leaning on multiple players like Scott being pressed into leading roles due to injuries.

“Resiliency is what this place is about,” Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren said. “It’s why I’ve always loved N.C. State.

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