Wolfpack Cracks Top 25

Running back T.A. McLendon (44) celebrates with defensive end Raymond Brooks following McLendon's game winning score on Saturday.

10/4/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football

Oct. 4, 2004

Not only did a third quarter explosion fuel a 27-21 overtime victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, the comeback also put NC State into this week's new ESPN/USA Today College Football Poll. The Wolfpack, 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the ACC, is ranked 25th in this week's coaches poll. Trailing 14-0 at halftime, the Pack stormed back to down the Deacons, 27-21. Along with its national ranking, NC State is also ranked No. 2 in the nation in total defense (193.8 ypg.) and No. 1 in pass defense.

The Wolfpack will travel to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina next Saturday night at 6:05. The game can be seen live on Time Warner Cable digital channel 213.

ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll
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