Jackson, Cards have big rushing days to beat Wolfpack 20-13

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lamar Jackson had plenty of running lanes for Louisville, while his defensive teammates closed up just about every hole North Carolina State could find. The freshman quarterback ran and threw for touchdowns to help the Cardinals beat the Wolfpack 20-13 on Saturday, avoiding an 0-2 start in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Jackson ran for 121 yards, including a 68-yard scoring sprint in the opening quarter, to lead a strong ground attack for the Cardinals (2-3, 1-1 ACC). He also threw for a 20-yard touchdown to Devante Peete in the second, giving the Cards a 14-0 lead on a day when they remained in firm control from the start. Put simply, Louisville could run the ball and N.C. State -- which came in with the nation's No. 16 rushing offense at 259 yards per game- couldn't against a trenches-controlling front.