Hockman, defense carry N.C. State over Georgia Tech, 23-13

North Carolina State wide receiver Devin Carter (88) makes a reception as Georgia Tech defensive back Juanyeh Thomas (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State running back Zonovan 'Bam' Knight (7) scores on a 5-yard touchdown run against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) escapes North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) as he gains yards during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Kyle Kennard (31) sacks North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) tackles Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game Georgia Tech in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State offensive tackle Justin Witt (67) celebrates with running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) after Person ran for a first down during the second half against Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) escapes from North Carolina State defensive tackle Alim McNeill (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren hugs defensive tackle Alim McNeill (29) after the team's 23-13 victory over Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State wide receiver C.J. Riley (19) pulls in a reception while defended by Georgia Tech defensive back Kenan Johnson (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) celebrates with Devin Carter (88) after scoring on a 20-yard touchdown run against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) throws as he is hit by North Carolina State defensive back Tyler Baker-Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. N.C. State's Payton Wilson is at right (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins talks to defensive back Wesley Walker (39) during an NCAA college football game against N.C. State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (27) runs through the North Carolina State defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

North Carolina State wide receiver Emeka Emezie (86) pulls in a reception as Georgia Tech defensive back Wesley Walker (39) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)