For the second straight week, the Pack took the field at Carter-Finley Stadium to face an FCS team. And for the second straight week, the team performed up to expectations, defeating Gardner-Webb 45-14.

The Pack recorded three touchdowns in its three possessions during the first quarter of play, including two rushing touchdowns from running back Toney Baker and a passing touchdown from redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson to wide receiver T.J. Graham.

In a game where the Pack recorded 477 total yards of offense, two stars emerged. Tight end George Bryan had the best night of his career Saturday against the Runnin’ Bulldogs.

View game highlights from Saturday’s game against Garner-Webb Video by Matt Harris

Coach Tom O’Brien said Bryan’s night was due to the blitz packages Gardner-Webb used.

“As much as they brought the linebackers and blitzed, there were a lot of holes in the middle of the field where the tight end operates,” O’Brien sad. “That’s the reason George [Bryan] was going to get some opportunities to catch balls.”

Bryant gave credit to his fellow linemen, including redshirt senior tight end Matt Kushner.

“Kushner did an excellent job on the other side, blocking for me on one of my touchdowns,” Bryan said. “It’s just a team effort, I happened to be the guy that got open to throw the ball to.”

Bryan caught six passes for 89 yards, including two touchdowns.

“I always want to be there to get another ball,” Bryan said. “I want to get out there and get where I need to be and run my right routes and maybe [Wilson] can hit me.”

But Bryan’s night was overshadowed slightly by the performance of starting quarterback Wilson.

Wilson tallied 345 yards through the air with four touchdowns. Even after two dominating performances, Wilson said he still has room to improve.

“I’m never satisfied,” Wilson said. “I’ve got to keep getting better each and every week.”

Russell Wilson discusses his performance after a 45-14 win over Gardner-Webb Video by Matt Harris

Wilson’s 174 first quarter yards was the best in a quarter for an N.C. State quarterback since Philip Rivers had 182 yards in a quarter against UNC in 2003.

“The offensive line did a great job giving me enough time to play,” Wilson said. “We prepared all week for what they had and what we thought they were going to bring and we did a great job with it.”

In addition to having a standout night, Wilson also set the NCAA record for most consecutive pass attempts without an interception.

“Russell Wilson most certainly deserves the record,” O’Brien said. “I applaud the effort he made tonight.”

Wilson passed Andre Woodson of Kentucky for the record on a 13 yard pass completion to halfback James Washington.

“He got lucky a couple times through the streak, but you have to get lucky a couple times,” O’Brien said. “[Gardner-Webb] came with a lot of pressure. A lot of seams down the field gave him opportunities to make throws.”

Tom O’Brien addresses the media after his team’s 45-14 win over Gardner-Webb Video by Matt Harris

Woodson threw 325 straight passes during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Wilson has now thrown 329 passes over the span of 12 games during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.

“I was just sitting on the sideline thinking it’s crazy he’s thrown that many passes without an interception,” Bryan said. “I hope it doesn’t get broken, and I hope he keeps on going and gets it further away.”

The win Saturday brings the team’s record to 2-1.

“We’re certainly happy with the victory,” O’Brien said. “We understand now that the pace is going to pick up so we have a lot of work to do before we get ready to go play Pitt next week.”

The game against Pittsburgh, which will air Saturday at 3:30 p.m., will be broadcast on ESPNU.

“We have a chance to be good, I don’t think were are good quite yet,” O’Brien said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do.”