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Photo gallery from NC State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl

By Ethan Hyman

Photos from the NC State Wolfpack’s game against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.

N.C. State coach Dave Doeren prepares to lead the Wolfpack onto the field before N.C. StateÕs game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren prepares to lead the Wolfpack onto the field before N.C. StateÕs game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver C.J. Riley (19) makes a nine-yard touchdown reception as Kentucky defensive back Yusuf Corker (29) covers him during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State wide receiver C.J. Riley (19) makes a nine-yard touchdown reception as Kentucky defensive back Yusuf Corker (29) covers him during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Thayer Thomas (5) makes the reception as Kentucky defensive back Carrington Valentine (14) and safety Vito Tisdale (7) hit Thomas during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State wide receiver Thayer Thomas (5) makes the reception as Kentucky defensive back Carrington Valentine (14) and safety Vito Tisdale (7) hit Thomas during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s N.C. State’s Isaac Duffy (33) stops Kentucky’s Chris Rodgriguez Jr. for a loss on a during the first half of N.C. StateÕs game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State’s N.C. State’s Isaac Duffy (33) stops Kentucky’s Chris Rodgriguez Jr. for a loss on a during the first half of N.C. StateÕs game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with Keyon Lesane (15) as they walk off the field after Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with Keyon Lesane (15) as they walk off the field after Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
From left, N.C. State’s Dylan Parham (28), Dylan Autenrieth (42) and Thomas Ruocchio (89) sit on the bench after Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
From left, N.C. State’s Dylan Parham (28), Dylan Autenrieth (42) and Thomas Ruocchio (89) sit on the bench after Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) looks to pass during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) looks to pass during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Isaiah Moore (1) and Vi Jones (31) celebrate with N.C. State defensive back Tyler Baker-Williams (13) after Baker-Williams stopped Kentucky for a loss during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State linebacker Isaiah Moore (1) and Vi Jones (31) celebrate with N.C. State defensive back Tyler Baker-Williams (13) after Baker-Williams stopped Kentucky for a loss during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Zonovan ‘Bam’ Knight (7) celebrates after scoring on 13-yard touchdown run during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State running back Zonovan ‘Bam’ Knight (7) celebrates after scoring on 13-yard touchdown run during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Kentucky defensive back Brandin Echols (26) tries to slow down N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Kentucky defensive back Brandin Echols (26) tries to slow down N.C. State wide receiver Keyon Lesane (15) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with an official during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with an official during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver C.J. Riley (19) tries to break away from Kentucky defensive back Tyrell Ajian (23) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State wide receiver C.J. Riley (19) tries to break away from Kentucky defensive back Tyrell Ajian (23) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) passes during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) passes during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) tells quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) to keep his head up after Hockman threw an interception late in the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) tells quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) to keep his head up after Hockman threw an interception late in the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver C.J. Riley (19) makes a nine-yard touchdown reception as Kentucky defensive back Yusuf Corker (29) covers him during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State wide receiver C.J. Riley (19) makes a nine-yard touchdown reception as Kentucky defensive back Yusuf Corker (29) covers him during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Zonovan ‘Bam’ Knight (7) gains yards during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State running back Zonovan ‘Bam’ Knight (7) gains yards during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Jakeen Harris (6) tries to tackle Kentucky wide receiver Josh Ali (6) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State safety Jakeen Harris (6) tries to tackle Kentucky wide receiver Josh Ali (6) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Kentucky defensive back Yusuf Corker (29) intercepts a pass intended for N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (14) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Kentucky defensive back Yusuf Corker (29) intercepts a pass intended for N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (14) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Kentucky running back Asim Rose Jr. (10) escapes from N.C. State cornerback Isaac Duffy (33) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Kentucky running back Asim Rose Jr. (10) escapes from N.C. State cornerback Isaac Duffy (33) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) fights off N.C. State cornerback Cecil Powell (4) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) fights off N.C. State cornerback Cecil Powell (4) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with wide receiver Devin Carter (88) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren talks with wide receiver Devin Carter (88) during the second half of Kentucky’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Jakeen Harris (6) tackles Kentucky running back Asim Rose Jr. (10). during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State safety Jakeen Harris (6) tackles Kentucky running back Asim Rose Jr. (10). during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren wipes the sweat from his brow during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren wipes the sweat from his brow during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (20) is tackled by Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis (44) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State running back Jordan Houston (20) is tackled by Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis (44) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Thayer Thomas (5) makes the reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State wide receiver Thayer Thomas (5) makes the reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren watches during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren watches during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
A Jacksonville Jaguars fan makes his plea to Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
A Jacksonville Jaguars fan makes his plea to Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) spins around the Wolfpack defense during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) spins around the Wolfpack defense during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, January 2, 2021. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published January 2, 2021 at 12:56 PM with the headline "Photo gallery from NC State’s game against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl."

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