In a crucial ACC game for the Seminoles, the game came down to the final minute of play. Four yards away from the endzone on second down, Christian Ponder fumbled the ball on a fake hand-off with 48 seconds remaining in the game. NC State recovered the ball, which ended all hopes of a glorious 2-minute drive to win the game. This was a game that had numerous penalties and plenty of sloppy plays. However, it still ended as the most exciting game in the ACC this season thus far.
NC State started off strong with an early touchdown, giving the Wolfpack a 7-0 first quarter lead. But the Seminoles stormed back, scoring 21 unanswered points in the 2nd quarter, giving the 'Noles a 21-7 halftime lead. Ponder had two rushing touchdowns and one touchdown pass in the first half of the game.
The second half, however, was won by the Wolfpack. NC State managed to retaliate and score 14 unanswered points to tie the ballgame. A Dustin Hopkins field goal once again put the 'Noles on top, 24-21. Following the field goal, with just over 9 minutes remaining in the game, NC State put together the longest drive of the game. On 4th and 1, on the FSU 1 yard line, NC State coach Tom O'Brien made a gutsy call and elected to go for it instead of kicking a field goal. The move payed off as the Wolfpack managed to convert a passing touchdown with only 2 minutes and 40 seconds remaining in the game.
With 2:40 left in the game, the Seminoles were down by four points. Lead by Christian Ponder, the 'Noles marched down the field. Unfortunately, on the 10th play of a 63 yard drive, Christian Ponder fumbled the fake handoff and fumbled away any chance of a last minute victory. A heartbreak defeat indeed.
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