Grayson McCall injury update: Latest news on NC State quarterback's status after hit to head vs. Wake Forest | Sporting News

NC State came into Week 6 of the college football season looking to improve to 4-2 with a win over ACC rival Wake Forest.

But one of its top stars exited the game in the first quarter with a scary injury.

QB Grayson McCall, who was returning to the field after missing the last two games for the Wolfpack, left the game after taking a big hit to the head in the first quarter of Saturday's game.

Freshman CJ Bailey, who had started for NC State over the last few weeks with McCall sidelined, came on in relief after the injury.

Here are the latest updates on McCall's injury against Wake Forest on Saturday.

MORE: Latest Heisman Trophy odds, from Jalen Milroe to Travis Hunter Grayson McCall injury updates As NC State looked to score from the red zone early in Saturday's contest, McCall scrambled up the middle on a 3rd & 11.

After the 23-year-old QB picked up a few yards, multiple Wake Forest defenders converged on him from different angles, and McCall's helmet appeared to come off as he was being hit.

NC State QB Grayson McCall was just stretchered off after suffering a brutal hit vs.

Wake Forest.

Prayers up pic.twitter.com/HdpNZFt9QU McCall remained down after the play and eventually was carted off the field, though he was conscious and was able to move his arms as he left the game with the medical staff.

He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

Grayson McCall able to move his arms as hes being lifted up on the cart.

He hugged his parents before being taken off the field.

pic.twitter.com/3lhf5cPhIx There were no flags on the play, but it was a scary hit on McCall, especially as his helmet appeared to come off during the play.

His entire NC State team took a knee on the sidelines as concern for the quarterback grew.

McCall has a concussion history, including a head injury with Coastal Carolina in 2023 that ended his season.

McCall's injury will be monitored as NC State continues its matchup against Wake Forest..

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