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2nd quarter. 3rd and 4 at the N.C. State 15. Spragan attempts the pass to Mackie again but he’s hurried and forces a bad throw that drops harmlessly to the turf. Need a good punt here…39 yards, no return. Not bad…could be worse. OSU starts on their own 46, 14:46 left in the half.

On first down, we’re caught flat-footed by a surprise deep pattern. 47 yards later, Ohio State has it first and goal at our 7 yard line. Horton takes it himself on the next play and is stopped for no gain by Thurman Arnswaldt. 2nd and goal. Horton tries again on this play and gains 4 yards over the left guard – CJ Schmaltz and Ethan Alexander combine on the stop. 3rd and goal at the Wolfpack 3 – all 53,400 Wolfpack fans are standing and screaming. Horton calls for a pass and throws to Mercury Schneider. Unfortunately for the faithful, he’s open and the Buckeyes have tied it, 7-7. 13:08 left in the half.