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State comes up short against Boston College, 38-31

N.C. State came back from a 14-point defecit in the 4th quarter against Boston College, but lost the game when the Eagles scored a touchdown with less than a minute left.

Justin Jarvis of Boston College pulls away from DeAndre Morgan of N.C. State to score the first touchdown of the afternoon for the Eagles on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State head coach Tom O'Brien talks with his players before their game against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Billy Flutie, newphew of Boston College great Doug Flutie, takes snaps as a holder on October 4, 2008.

The N.C. State Marching Band takes the field as the Wolfpack hosted Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Memeber of the N.C. State Dance Team before the Wolfpack's game against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Boston College quarterback Chris Crane looks to pass the ball against the N.C. State defense on October 4, 2008.  Crane would finish with completing 34 of 51 passes for 428 yards.

Redshirt freshman Jay Smith of N.C. State reels in a pass during pregame warm ups on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State's Paul Horst carries the North Carolina flag on to the field on October 4, 2008.

Mr. Wuf waves the American flag before N.C. State's game against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Clem Johnson of N.C. State tries to tackle Jeff Smith of Boston College on the opening kickoff on October 4, 2008. This would be the first action Johnson has seen after breaking his jaw during preseason practice.

A young Wolfpack fan tries to watch N.C. State take on Boson College through his facemask on October 4, 2008.

Boston College tight end Ryan Purvis loses his grip on the ball after being hit by Jeremy Gray of N.C. State on October 4, 2008. Purvis would finish the game with 2 catches for 32 yards.

Chris Crane of Boston College is sacked by N.C. State lineman Antoine Holmes and Willie Young on October 4, 2008.

Justin Jarvis of Boston College breaks free against the N.C. State defense on October 4, 2008. Jarvis would catch 5 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown.

Jamelle Eugene of N.C. State cuts through the Boston College line on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson sprints towards the end zone against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Andre Brown and Russell Wilson of N.C. State celebrate a rushing touchdown by Wilson against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Clem Johnson of N.C. State celebrates a stop against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Brandon Robinson of Boston College fights for yardage while dragging Justin Byers of N.C. State on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State head coach Tom O'Brien and his assistants watch as the Wolfpack hosted Boston College on October 4, 2008.

A member of the Boston College band on October 4, 2008.

Boston College quarterback Chris Crane rushes for a touchdown against N.C. State on October 4, 2008.  Crane would rush for 3 scores and 2 more through the air.

Jarvis Williams of N.C. State crawls for extra yardage against Boston College on October 4, 2008. Williams would finish with 4 catches for 35 yards.

N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson runs for the sideline against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

A N.C. State fan listens to the game over the radio as he watches the Wolfpack take on Boston College on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson is tackled by Brian Toal of Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Jamelle Eugene of N.C. State tries to lean over the goal line against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Jamelle Eugene of N.C. State runs against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Russell Wilson fumbles the ball on a quarterback keeper play at the goal line against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Antoine Holmes and Robbie Leonard of N.C. State tackle Josh Haden of Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Kevin Akins of Boston College celebrates stopping N.C. State at the goal line on October 4, 2008.

Jeff Rieskamp of N.C. State battles with Anthony Castonzo of Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Josh Haden of Boston College is tackled at the end of the first half against N.C. State on October 4, 2008.

Boston College receiver Rich Gunnell is tackled by N.C. State corner DeAndre Morgan in the third quarter of the Eagles 38-31 win over the Wolfpack. Gunnell would finish the game with 123 yards on 11 catches and a touchdown on October 4, 2008.

James McCluskey of Boston College is hit by N.C. State linebacker Ray Michel on October 4, 2008.

Mr. Wuf and Baldwin meet up on the sidelines on October 4, 2008.

Clem Johnson of N.C. State celebrates after intercepting a pass against Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Boston College fans celebrate an Eagle touchdown on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State assistant coach Jason Swepson talks with quarterback Russell Wilson on October 4, 2008.

A N.C. State fan yells during the fourth quarter as the Wolfpack hosted Boston College on October 4, 2008.

Boston College fullback James McCluskey is stopped by Ray Michel and Dwayne Maddox of N.C. State on October 4, 2008.

Chris Crane of Boston College waits for the snap on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson stiff arms Roderick Rollins of Boston College on his way to the end zone on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson slides into the end zone on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State fans celebrate a Wolfpack touchdown on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State fans celebrate after a Wolfpack touchdown late in the fourth quarter on October 4, 2008.

Dwayne Maddox of N.C. State applies pressure to Chris Crane of Boston College on October 4, 2008.

N.C. State head coach Tom O'Brien stands with his players after losing to Boston College 38-31 on October 4, 2008.