North Carolina linebacker Power Echols (23) runs an interception past Wake Forest offensive lineman Keagen Trost (71) en route to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina State running back Hollywood Smothers (20) celebrates with teammate quarterback CJ Bailey (16) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)