Wolfpack Freshman Quarterback Gets First Game Action

After running the ball well all day, the staff could've easily turned to Bailey or running back Hollywood Smothers. To change the look, Roper turned to freshman quarterback Will Wilson, who rushed for two first downs on his first two snaps as a collegiate quarterback.

Wilson spoke to the media Monday about his first ever game action in Saturday's game.

Watch Wilson's availability here

Here is a partial transcript of Wilson's press conference:

On his thoughts about his first-ever game action

• Wilson: "... It's been a long time. It felt good. It felt great being out there to do something big for the team."

On his mindset after being called upon to get a first down twice during the game

• Wilson: "Go get it. Nothing else. Just go get it. I wear my wristband that I made for my kids camp. [It says] Go get it. That's what's going through my mind."

On setting up CJ Bailey and Noah Rogers for a 28-yard touchdown connection

• Wilson: "That's kind of my job now. Set those boys up so they can succeed and that's big to change the game for them after my first down to let them go get a touchdown. That was huge."

On his toughness and willingness to play physical

• Wilson: "I'm going to put my body on the line for the team any time, any moment, always. That's the type of player I am. I'm a 'Go get it' guy. I'm a winner. Anything the team needed, that's my job to go get it. Go win."

On what his view of his freshman season

• Wilson: "Like I said, I'm a winner. What coach D needs from me, he's going to get it every time. I'm going to do it 100%. I'm going to go get it, whatever this team needs."

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