RELEASE: CJ Bailey Named ACC Rookie of the Week

CHARLOTTE, NC – NC State Quarterback CJ Bailey was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week, the League announced on Monday.

Bailey led NC State to a one-point road victory over Cal, 24-23, as he completed 25-of-36 pass attempts 306 yards. The Wolfpack was down 13 points in the fourth quarter before Bailey led the offense on scoring drives of 75 and 70 yards to complete the largest fourth-quarter comeback by NC State since 2012. The freshman quarterback threw two touchdowns without an interception against Cal's defense which ranks second in the country in interceptions.

The freshman continued his growth, completing 69% of his passes and his second straight game over 300 yards. 

Bailey becomes the fourth Wolfpack player this season to earn ACC weekly honors, joining DK Kaufman, Kanoah Vinesett, and KC Concepcion.