NC State vs. Central Michigan Football | 10.08.2011 (23 images)

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  • American Idol winner and Garner resident Scotty McCreary sings the National Anthem prior to the game. It was also McCreary's 18th birthday. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • American Idol winner and Garner resident Scotty McCreary sings the National Anthem prior to the game. It was also McCreary's 18th birthday. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • American Idol winner and Garner resident Scotty McCreary gives the wolfpack sign after singing the National Anthem prior to the game. It was also McCreary's 18th birthday. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Teenage girls react after being greeted by American Idol winner and Garner resident Scotty McCreary. Photo by Al Drago.

  • American Idol winner and Garner resident Scotty McCreary is all smiles prior to the game. It was also McCreary's 18th birthday. Photo by Al Drago.

  • A band member plays on the field prior to the game. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Head Coach Tom O'Brien prepares to come out of the tunnel prior to the game. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Players come out of the tunnel prior to the game. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Wide receiver Jay Smith scores the first touchdown of the game moments after State receives the ball. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Tight end George Bryan outruns Central Michigan's Avery Cunningham to score a touchdown. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • NC State quarterback Mike Glennon completed 20 of 36 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Wide reciever T.J. Graham runs past John Carr. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • A young State fan cheers on the Wolfpack. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Jerry Harris runs the ball. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Central Michigan quarterback Ryan Radcliff makes a call prior to the hike. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Wide receiver Steven Howard dives for a touchdown. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Wide receiver Steven Howard is congratulated by Quintin Payton after scoring a touchdown. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Head Coach Tom O'Brien makes a call. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Wide reciever Tobias Palmer is stopped by Chippewa defense. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • T.J. Graham reaches for a catch as John Carr tries to block. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Central Michigan quarterback Ryan Radcliff prepares to pass the ball. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Brandon Bishop does a roll after missing a catch. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.

  • Tony Creecy finds a hole in Cheppewa defense. NC State defeated Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo by Al Drago.