Scott's TD run helps NC State shake off blown lead, Vanderbilt loss by beating Appalachian State

RALEIGH, N.C. -- , Duke Scott bounced outside to the left for the go-ahead 16-yard touchdown run with 5:08 left that helped N.C. State overcome a blown 21-point lead and beat Appalachian State 41-31 on Saturday night. Scott ran for 148 yards and two TDs for the Wolfpack (2-2), coming on a night when N.C. State was trying to regroup from a shocking loss at Vanderbilt. That game saw the Wolfpack go from on the verge of a road win to losing on a last-second fumble that was recovered for a score . As N.C. State nickelback Jackson Vick said: “We really needed this one.” “This team just battled all week,” coach Dave Doeren said. "With a lot of negativity outside of our program, they just insulated themselves and blocked the noise and I'm proud of them for that.” The Wolfpack initially appeared headed for a smooth recovery by scoring touchdowns on four of six first-half drives to lead 28-7.