
Duke Routs NC State 41-3
Duke outgained NC State 461-217 in a lopsided Saturday win inside Carter-Finley Stadium.
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Duke outgained NC State 461-217 in a lopsided Saturday win inside Carter-Finley Stadium.
The school met with the former NFL quarterback as it searches for a replacement after Dave Doeren's firing.
Preston Edmead posts 20 points and 10 assists as N.C. State rallies late for a 77-63 win over East Tennessee State.

Defenseman Alexander Nikishin skated at morning skate Saturday and could make his Carolina debut in the evening home game.

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