WATCH: NC State's Jacoby Brissett eludes multiple sacks to throw highlight reel TD
Facing top-ranked Florida State at home, N.C. State had a ton of success on offense early in the first half. Jacoby Brissett, the Wolfpack’s 6-foot-4, 231-pound quarterback, had a lot to do with that success.
Already leading 17-7, N.C. State faced a third-and-6 from the FSU 8-yard line when Brissett used his huge frame to elude two surefire sacks and hit wideout Johnathan Alston for a remarkable 8-yard touchdown.
The touchdown pass was the second of the day for Brissett, who hit Bo Hones for a 54-yard score on the Wolfpack’s second play from scrimmage less than a minute into the ballgame.
Despite Brissett's strong play, Florida State managed to fight back from the early deficit in a hard-fought 56-41 win.
Brissett finished the game with 359 yards, three touchdown passes and no interceptions. By comparison, FSU's Jameis Winston threw for 365 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.
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