The Detroit Lions announced six inactive players ahead of their game against the Green Bay Packers.

Dalvin Cook came to the Jets knowing they already were stacked at running back.

24 North Carolina State 23-21 on Saturday in a chippy TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. “John was definitely looking down on us; Coach Schlarman definitely inspired us all,” said Rose, who was named Kentucky's bowl game MVP. “Those are four really good run defenders against a really good rushing offense,” NC State coach Dave Doeren said. Kentucky: The Wildcats won their third bowl game in as many seasons for the second time in school history. UP NEXTNorth Carolina State: Opens the 2021 season at home against USF on Sept. 2.

Zonovan Knight had a 100-yard kickoff return to put NC State (4-3, 4-3) on top in the third quarter. NC State led at halftime on the strength of Hockman’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Cary Angeline with 2:49 left. NC State: Angeline, a redshirt senior, has caught at least one touchdown pass in five of the Wolfpack’s games. With a victory, NC State would have been a candidate to climb back into the rankings. NC State: Hosts Florida State next Saturday.

Western Carolina, meanwhile, likely will have its hands full after giving up 49 points to Mercer in its FCS season opener. ABOUT WESTERN CAROLINA (0-1)Tyrie Adams took his place in Western Carolina history in the season opener, becoming the school's all-time leader in passing yards and total offense. He finished with 318 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns to go along with 34 rushing yards. N.C. State has won all six matchups with Western Carolina by double digits. PREDICTION: N.C. State 39, Western Carolina 16More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.