LIVE Updates: No. 14 Tennessee vs No. 24 NC State

The Tennessee Volunteers are set to kick off against No. 24 NC State in the Duke Mayo Classic.

Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) celebrates after sacking Chattanooga quarterback Chase Artopoeus (9) during Tennessee's game against Chattanooga in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. / Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Tennessee Volunteers are set to kick off against No. 24 NC State in the Duke Mayo Classic.

Tennessee heads to Bank of America Stadium for the Duke Mayo Classic, where they’ll face their first ranked opponent of the season, No. 24 NC State. The Volunteers opened the season with a dominant offensive showing against Chattanooga, racking up 69 points, with Nico Iamaleava shining in his debut. Iamaleava threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns—all in the first half. Now, Tennessee shifts its focus to the challenge ahead in the Duke Mayo Classic against No. 24 NC State.

The Wolfpack kicked off their season with a 38-21 win over FCS opponent Western Carolina. Running back Jordan Waters powered the offense, racking up 123 rushing yards on 20 carries, while quarterback Cole Gonzales added 211 passing yards and two touchdown passes.

According to DraftKings, Tennessee is a 9-point favorite over NC State and holds a -340 advantage on the money line. The Volunteers will kick off against NC State at Bank of America Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET.

LIVE Updates: No.15 Tennessee vs Chattanooga

First Quarter-

Tennessee wins the coin toss and elects to defer.

(0-0), 8:17- Tennessee shuts down a long opening drive, NC State punts to the Tennessee 15.

(0-0), 5:32- Tennessee punts it away to the NC State 8 yard line.

(0-0), 4: 19- Tennessee forces a three and out, NC State punts to the Tennessee 38.

(7-0), 0;09- Tennessee strikes first with a 8 yard rushing touchdown by Dylan Sampson.

End of 1Q; Tennessee 7, NC State 0.

Second Quarter

(7-0), 13:06- Tennessee linebacker Jakobe Thomas comes up with a sack to force another three and out, NC State punts to the Tennessee 36.

(7-0), 11:34- Nico Iamaleava throws an interception to Bishop Fitzgerald, NC State gets the ball back in the Tennessee 47.

(7-3), 9:19- NC State splits the uprights for a field goal to get their first points of the game.

(10-3), 6:33- Tennessee strikes back with a 32 yard field goal.

(17-3). 3:29 Grayson McCall intercepted by Will Brooks for a 85 yard pick 6.

(17-3), 1:44- Tennessee forces a three and out, NC State punts to the NC State 44.

(20-3), 0:00- Tennessee splits the uprights as the clock expires for a 45 yard field goal.

End of 2Q Tennessee: 20, NC State: 3.

Third Quarter

(27-3), 10:27- Nico Iamaleava completes a 15 yard pass to Miles Kitselman for another Volunteer touchdown

(27-3), 8:11- Tennessee's Dominic Bailey sack fumbles Grayson McCall, Tennessee recover on the NC State 22.

(30-3), 6:31- Max Gilbert hits a 36 yard field goal to extend the Volunteer's lead.

(30-3), 4:45- Tennessee forces a turnover on downs, the Vols get the ball back at the NC State 34.

(37-3), 4:02- Nico Iamaleava escapes from the pocket and rushes for a 31 yard touchdown.

(37-10), (2:20)- Nico Iamaleava pass intercepted Aydan White return for 87 yds for a touchdown.

End of Q3, Tennessee 37, NC State 10.

Quarter Four-

(44-10), 14:07- Dylan Sampson rush for a 34 yard touchdown.

(44-10), 2:47- Tennessee forces a turnover on downs, the Vols take over at the NC State 34.

(51-10), 8:22- Nico Iamaleava completes a 18 yard pass for another Volunteer touchdown.

(51-10), 6:06- NC State Punts to the NC State 40.

(51-10), 3:50- Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert misses a 53 yard field goal.

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