FINAL SCORE
Virginia Tech
2-3 (1-0)
23
NC State
3-2 (1-2)
21


September 27, 2025 • Carter-Finley Stadium (Raleigh, North Carolina)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina
Virginia Tech (2-3; 1-0) vs. NC State (3-2; 1-2)
Date: 09/27/2025 • Site: Raleigh, North Carolina • Stadium: Carter-Finley Stadium
Kickoff time: 07:10 PM • End of Game: 10:29 PM • Total elapsed time: 03:19
Attendance: 56919
Temperature: 75 • Wind: NE 1mph • Weather: Cloudy
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
Virginia Tech3107323
NC State707721

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st08:51VTU - Love,John 39 yd FG , 5-19 01:003-0
1st02:38NCS - Daniels,Dante 4 yd TD PASS from Bailey,CJ (PAT Kick by Vinesett,Kanoah GOOD) , 12-75 06:133-7
2nd09:26VTU - Hawkins,Marcellous 11 yd TD PASS from Drones,Kyron (PAT Kick by Love,John GOOD) , 10-62 04:4110-7
2nd02:26VTU - Love,John 32 yd FG , 11-77 04:0713-7
3rd09:10NCS - Jackson,Keenan 13 yd TD PASS from Bailey,CJ (PAT Kick by Vinesett,Kanoah GOOD) , 12-75 05:5013-14
3rd00:20VTU - Seldon,Cameron 4 yd TD PASS from Drones,Kyron (PAT Kick by Love,John GOOD) , 2-89 00:4420-14
4th10:58NCS - Scott,Jayden "Duke" 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT Kick by Vinesett,Kanoah GOOD) , 10-75 04:2220-21
4th06:31VTU - Love,John 49 yd FG , 9-35 04:2023-21
Officials
Referee: Noli,Jon
Umpire:
Head Linesman: Keller,Benjamin
Line judge: Cardenas,Juan
Field judge: Currie,Steve
Back judge: Dimpfel,Federick
Side judge: Santilli,Rick
Center judge: Calabrese,Anthony

Team Statistics
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

VTUNCS
FIRST DOWNS1818
Rushing115
Passing712
Penalty01
NET YARDS RUSHING22959
Rushing Attempts3132
Average Per Rush7.41.8
Rushing Touchdowns01
Yards Gained Rushing25497
Yards Lost Rushing2538
NET YARDS PASSING177240
Completions-Attempts-Int20-34-026-34-0
Average Per Attempt5.27.1
Average Per Completion8.99.2
Passing Touchdowns22
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS406299
Total Offensive plays6566
Average Gain Per Play6.24.5
Fumbles: Number-Lost0-01-0
Penalties: Number-Yards7-552-5
PUNTS-YARDS4-1775-259
Average Yards Per Punt44.351.8
Net Yards Per Punt39.348.6
Inside 2023
50+ Yards12
Touchbacks10
Fair catch31
KICKOFFS-YARDS6-3904-252
Average Yards Per Kickoff6563
Net Yards Per Kickoff53.563
Touchbacks61
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD2-16-00-0-0
Average Per Return80
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD3-69-00-0-0
Average Per Return230
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD0-0-00-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time29:4930:11
1st Quarter04:5810:02
2nd Quarter10:2104:39
3rd Quarter06:4108:19
4th Quarter07:4907:11
Third-Down Conversions7 of 156 of 14
Fourth-Down Conversions1 of 11 of 3
Red Zone Scores-Chances3 of 33 of 3
Touchdowns23
Field Goals1 of 10 of 0
Sacks By: Number-Yards5-342-18
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards8.0-494.0-22
Forced Three-And-Outs31
Total TDs23
PAT Kicks2-23-3
Field Goals3-30-0
Points off turnovers00

Individual Statistics
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

Virginia Tech NC State

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Stewart,Terion15175117408511.6
Hawkins,Marcellous44704702511.8
Drones,Kyron11321814091.3
TEAM106-600-6
Totals31254252290857.4
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Smothers,Hollywood16681670114.2
Wilson,Will3808052.7
Scott,Jayden "Duke"3606132
TEAM103-300-3
Bailey,CJ91534-1905-2.1
Totals329738591111.8
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
Drones,Kyron20-34-01772362
Totals20-34-01772362
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
Bailey,CJ26-34-02402275
Totals26-34-02402275
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgt
Seldon,Cameron5421224
Greene,Ayden3440368
Spencer,Isaiah3380193
Gosnell,Benji3230143
Greene,Donavon212075
Heath,Takye22052
Hawkins,Marcellous1111111
Hairston,Ja'Ricous15051
Stewart,Terion00002
Peterkin,Shamarius00002
Bennett,Braydon00001
Totals2017723632
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgt
Joly,Justin66002210
Jackson,Keenan5351136
Anderson,Terrell4650244
Smothers,Hollywood4110104
Grimes,Wesley3360274
Rogers,Noah1160162
Scott,Jayden "Duke"19091
Hoffmann,Teddy14042
Daniels,Dante14141
Andersen,Teague00000
Totals2624022734
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
Veltsistas,Nick417744.25221
Totals417744.35221
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
Noonkester,Caden525951.86630
Totals525951.86630
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
Spencer,Isaiah21614000000
Prioleau,P.J.00012121000
Williams,Thomas00024827000
Totals2161436927000
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
Totals000000000
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
Love,John1st08:5139GOOD
Love,John2nd02:2632GOOD
Love,John4th06:3149GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
Lowe,Kyle63906560
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
Birtwistle,Charlie42526310
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
Stewart,Terion1740000174
Hawkins,Marcellous471100058
Spencer,Isaiah038016054
Williams,Thomas00480048
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
Smothers,Hollywood671100078
Anderson,Terrell06500065
Joly,Justin06000060
Grimes,Wesley03600036
FumblesNo.Lost
FumblesNo.Lost
GRIMES,WESLEY10

Virginia Tech Quarterback Progression
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina


Drones,Kyron
20 - 3459%177 yds2TD0INT122RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-142nd and 9 on VTU22 (Q1 14:51) Gosnell,Benji
+2-2191st3rd and 5 on VTU26 (Q1 14:06) Spencer,Isaiah2
2-31st and 15 on VTU40 (Q1 13:16) Greene,Donavon
+3-472nd and 15 on VTU40 (Q1 12:44) Greene,Donavon
3-53rd and 8 on VTU47 (Q1 12:34) Bennett,Braydon
3-61st and 10 on NCS26 (Q1 09:43) Stewart,Terion-2
+4-752nd and 10 on NCS26 (Q1 09:17) Heath,Takye
4-83rd and 5 on NCS21 (Q1 09:08) Greene,Donavon
+5-931st and 10 on VTU25 (Q1 02:38) Greene,Ayden
5-102nd and 7 on VTU28 (Q1 02:31) Greene,Ayden
5-113rd and 7 on VTU28 (Q1 02:05) -2
+6-12141st3rd and 6 on NCS35 (Q2 12:40) Spencer,Isaiah
+7-1351st and 10 on NCS21 (Q2 11:57) Greene,Donavon2
7-14DROP2nd and 11 on NCS11 (Q2 10:11) Greene,Donavon
+8-1511TD3rd and 11 on NCS11 (Q2 09:31) Hawkins,Marcellous
+9-1652nd and 8 on VTU10 (Q2 06:27) Greene,Ayden2
9-171st and 10 on VTU24 (Q2 05:19) Greene,Ayden
+10-18221st2nd and 10 on VTU24 (Q2 04:45) Seldon,Cameron
10-19DROP1st and 10 on VTU46 (Q2 04:32) Peterkin,Shamarius
+11-20361st2nd and 10 on VTU46 (Q2 04:04) Greene,Ayden
11-21DROP1st and 10 on NCS18 (Q2 03:53) Stewart,Terion
11-222nd and 10 on NCS18 (Q2 03:20) Greene,Ayden-2
11-231st and 10 on VTU31 (Q2 01:33) Greene,Ayden-3
+12-2452nd and 10 on VTU31 (Q2 01:30) Gosnell,Benji
+14-2541st and 10 on VTU32 (Q3 08:56) Seldon,Cameron2
+15-2652nd and 6 on VTU36 (Q3 08:26) Spencer,Isaiah3
+16-2753rd and 6 on VTU36 (Q3 07:19) Seldon,Cameron4
16-281st and 10 on VTU42 (Q3 06:33) Peterkin,Shamarius
+17-29-31st and 10 on NCS47 (Q3 05:59) Heath,Takye
+18-304TD1st and 4 on NCS4 (Q3 00:48) Seldon,Cameron
18-311st and 10 on NCS50 (Q4 10:09) Greene,Ayden
+19-32141st3rd and 8 on NCS48 (Q4 09:40) Gosnell,Benji
+20-3373rd and 8 on NCS32 (Q4 08:02) Seldon,Cameron
+21-3451st3rd and 3 on VTU26 (Q4 03:29) Hairston,Ja'Ricous2

Sacked 2 times for 18 yards lost
LostContext
-111st and 20 on VTU46 (Q2 00:35)
-73rd and 8 on NCS45 (Q3 04:39)



NC State Quarterback Progression
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina


Bailey,CJ
26 - 3476%240 yds2TD0INT155.2RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-103rd and 13 on NCS7 (Q1 11:12) Smothers,Hollywood
+2-261st and 10 on NCS25 (Q1 08:51) Joly,Justin2
+3-381st and 10 on NCS36 (Q1 07:20) Joly,Justin3
+4-471st2nd and 2 on NCS44 (Q1 06:49) Anderson,Terrell4
+5-591st3rd and 5 on VTU33 (Q1 04:48) Scott,Jayden "Duke"5
+6-6221st1st and 10 on VTU24 (Q1 04:15) Joly,Justin6
+7-74TD2nd and 4 on VTU4 (Q1 03:16) Daniels,Dante7
+8-8171st2nd and 6 on NCS36 (Q1 01:45) Anderson,Terrell8
+9-941st and 10 on VTU47 (Q1 01:07) Hoffmann,Teddy9
9-102nd and 6 on VTU43 (Q2 00:00) Rogers,Noah
+10-11271st3rd and 11 on NCS24 (Q2 08:51) Grimes,Wesley
10-123rd and 8 on VTU47 (Q2 07:15)
+11-1311st and 10 on NCS25 (Q2 02:26) Smothers,Hollywood
+12-1422nd and 4 on NCS31 (Q3 14:55) Jackson,Keenan2
+13-1561st3rd and 2 on NCS33 (Q3 14:29) Joly,Justin3
13-161st and 10 on NCS39 (Q3 13:55) Joly,Justin
+14-17161st2nd and 10 on NCS39 (Q3 13:25) Rogers,Noah
+15-1852nd and 6 on VTU41 (Q3 12:57) Jackson,Keenan2
+16-19161st1st and 10 on VTU33 (Q3 10:59) Joly,Justin3
+17-2013TD2nd and 6 on VTU13 (Q3 09:49) Jackson,Keenan4
+18-2183rd and 15 on NCS15 (Q3 02:34) Jackson,Keenan5
18-222nd and 5 on NCS30 (Q4 00:00) Hoffmann,Teddy
18-232nd and 7 on NCS43 (Q4 14:27) Joly,Justin-2
+19-24201st3rd and 7 on NCS43 (Q4 13:57) Grimes,Wesley
+20-25241st2nd and 8 on VTU35 (Q4 13:38) Anderson,Terrell
+21-26-111st and 10 on NCS35 (Q4 06:24) Grimes,Wesley2
21-272nd and 21 on NCS24 (Q4 05:26) Grimes,Wesley
+22-28103rd and 21 on NCS24 (Q4 05:10) Smothers,Hollywood
+23-2901st and 10 on NCS18 (Q4 01:36) Smothers,Hollywood
23-302nd and 10 on NCS18 (Q4 01:25) Jackson,Keenan
+24-31171st3rd and 10 on NCS18 (Q4 01:11) Anderson,Terrell
+25-3221st and 10 on NCS35 (Q4 01:01) Joly,Justin
25-332nd and 8 on NCS37 (Q4 00:54) Joly,Justin
+26-3473rd and 8 on NCS37 (Q4 00:51) Jackson,Keenan
26-354th and 1 on NCS44 (Q4 00:46) Joly,Justin

Sacked 5 times for 34 yards lost
LostContext
-31st and 10 on NCS25 (Q2 09:26)
-22nd and 6 on VTU45 (Q2 07:49)
-92nd and 9 on NCS26 (Q2 02:15)
-42nd and 11 on NCS19 (Q3 03:07)




Defensive Statistics
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina
#Virginia TechSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
3Spencer,Kaleb47110.0-00.5-1-----
25Cash,Isaiah6281.0-161.0-16-----
14Robinson,Sheldon4260.0-01.0-1-----
16Chambers,Noah3361.0-31.0-3-----
24Keller,Jaden5160.0-01.0-111----
33Bell,Ben3251.0-41.5-6----2
11Flowers,Tyson2240.0-00.0-0---1-
23Williams,Thomas2130.0-00.0-0-----
31Abbey,Jason1231.0-21.0-2-----
8Ellis,Christian2020.0-00.0-0---3-
9Brown-Murray,Isaiah1120.0-00.0-0-----
13Copeland,Kemari0220.0-00.0-0-----
94Fall,Elhadj1121.0-91.0-9-----
98Huisman,Kody2020.0-00.0-0-----
22Gilliam Jr.,Kelvin1010.0-00.0-0-----
35Crim,Jojo0110.0-00.0-0-----
97Hickman,Immanuel0110.0-00.0-0-----
99Laws,Emmett1010.0-00.0-0-----
Totals3828665-348.0-4910-00-042

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#NC StateSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
1Fordham,Caden87150.0-01.0-1----2
26Brown Jr.,Asaad3690.0-00.0-0-----
8Slone,Cian3471.0-112.0-14----2
0Brown,Sean2350.0-00.0-0----2
54Harsh,Sabastian1451.0-71.0-7----1
2Royal, III,Ronnie2240.0-00.0-0-----
44Cleveland,Brandon1340.0-00.0-0----1
6Marshall,Devon2130.0-00.0-0---1-
16Johnson,JJ1230.0-00.0-0-----
29Barnhardt,Brody0330.0-00.0-0-----
13Price,Travali1120.0-00.0-0----1
24Myers,Zack1120.0-00.0-0-----
33Soares, Jr.,Kenny2020.0-00.0-0----1
88Shirley,Isaiah0220.0-00.0-0-----
90Victor,Josiah1120.0-00.0-0-----
4Thomas,Tra0110.0-00.0-0-----
7Joly,Justin1010.0-00.0-0-----
7Nelson, II,Brian1010.0-00.0-0---2-
38Foust,Logan0110.0-00.0-0-----
21Johnson,Jamel0000.0-00.0-0---3-
Totals3042722-184.0-2200-00-0610

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

Starters
Virginia Tech

Pos##OFFENSE
WR0Greene,Ayden
QB1Drones,Kyron
WR2Heath,Takye
WR3Greene,Donavon
RB8Stewart,Terion
WR9Seldon,Cameron
TE13Hairston,Ja'Ricous
WR14Spencer,Isaiah
WR15Peterkin,Shamarius
RB20Prioleau,P.J.
RB24Bennett,Braydon
RB27Hawkins,Marcellous
RB35Buetow,John
OL55Rimac,Tomas
OL56Ghannam,Layth
OL57Austin,Lucas
OL58Ricard,Tommy
OL62Altuner,Kyle
OL66Cunningham,Montavious
OL67Hammer,Hannes
OL76Lynch,Aidan
OL79Garrett,Johnny
WR81Alves,Devin
TE82Gosnell,Benji
TE88Wimbush,Zeke
OL91Priester,Jahzari
Pos##DEFENSE
LB3Spencer,Kaleb
CB4Williams,Krystian
CB9Brown-Murray,Isaiah
LB12Williams,Gabe
DL13Copeland,Kemari
LB16Chambers,Noah
CB21Reddish,Joseph
DL22Gilliam Jr.,Kelvin
CB23Williams,Thomas
LB24Keller,Jaden
LB26Santiago,Antwone
CB29DeLoatch,Jahmari
DL31Abbey,Jason
DL32Dandy,Deric
DL33Bell,Ben
CB35Crim,Jojo
LB41Ballance,George
DL42Stevens,Aycen
LB44Clatterbaugh,Brett
LB53Johnson,Will
DL94Fall,Elhadj
DE97Hickman,Immanuel
DL98Huisman,Kody
DL99Laws,Emmett
NC State

Pos##OFFENSE
RB3Smothers,Hollywood
RB4Scott,Jayden "Duke"
WR5Rogers,Noah
WR6Grimes,Wesley
TE7Joly,Justin
WR8Jackson,Keenan
WR9Anderson,Terrell
QB10Wilson,Will
QB11Bailey,CJ
WR12Hoffmann,Teddy
RB25Johnson,Darius
WR27Locklear,Ashton
RB31Fields,Coleson
OL54Andersen,Teague
OL64Jackson,Rico
OL65Peak,Jacarrius
OL66McCabe,Matt
OL71Mugharbil,Yousef
OL72Sowells Jr.,Spike
OL74Grant,Jalen
OL75Carter, Jr.,Anthony
TE85Reimer,Griffin
TE87Daniels,Dante
Pos##DEFENSE
LB0Brown,Sean
LB1Fordham,Caden
DB2Royal, III,Ronnie
DE4Thomas,Tra
DB6Marshall,Devon
CB7Nelson, II,Brian
DE8Slone,Cian
CB10Baly,Jivan
DE13Price,Travali
DB16Johnson,JJ
DB19Teasdell,Tristan
CB21Johnson,Jamel
DB24Myers,Zack
DE25Adedire,Joseph
DB26Brown Jr.,Asaad
DB29Barnhardt,Brody
LB30Williams,Zane
CB32Tate,Michael
LB33Soares, Jr.,Kenny
LB35Hodge,LaCorian
LB38Foust,Logan
DB39Burt,Foster
CB41Gordon,Caden
LB42Carter,Ke'Von
DT44Cleveland,Brandon
DL47Farrow,Adrian
DT52Wallace,Chazz
DE54Harsh,Sabastian
DE88Shirley,Isaiah
DL90Victor,Josiah
DE92Bond,Chase
Substitutions
Virginia Tech:
NC State:
Did Not Play
Virginia Tech:
0 Reddish,Quentin; 1 Lovett,Dante; 2 Burgos,Keyshawn; 4 Coney,Jeremiah; 5 Watson III,William; 5 Clarke,Joshua; 6 Adams,Keylen; 7 Covil Jr.,Sherrod; 7 Wiggins,Chanz; 11 Holloway,Tucker; 12 Ryan,Kelden; 15 Johnson,Brennan; 16 Overton,Jeffrey; 17 Brown,Caleb; 18 Brand,A.J.; 19 Rangel,Garret; 19 Jenkins,Noah; 20 Woodson,Caleb; 21 Sparks,Cameron; 22 Matthews,Micah; 23 Mason,Tyler; 28 Harrell,Knahlij; 28 Hube,Drew; 30 Short,Michael; 34 Jones,Josh; 36 Jones,Brody; 46 Doyle,Drew; 50 Taylor,Darius; 50 Wright,Nathaniel; 51 Haughawout,Elijah; 52 Henderson,Sherrod; 54 Karczewski,Grant; 55 Johnson,Gerard; 57 Jennette,James; 58 Chinwike,Zeke; 63 Muskrat,Jaden; 65 Evans,Christian; 66 Djonkam,James; 70 Stallard,Carter; 71 Crawford,Gavin; 77 Meadows,Brody; 80 Booker,L.J.; 83 Stuewe,Luke; 85 Hairston,Israel; 86 Hobbs,Joseph; 87 Saint Germain,Harrison; 89 O'Connor,Charlie; 90 Hanchuk,Andrew; 92 Nash,Arias; 92 Daugherty,Aiden; 93 Byrd,Cole; 99 Reemsnyder,Cole;
NC State:
2 Thomas,Lex; 3 Hinton,Rent?; 8 Crowell,Isaiah; 12 Groves,Elijah; 13 Rhodes,Ethan; 14 Paylor,Jonathan; 14 Sensabaugh,Jaren; 15 Richardson,AJ; 15 Wilharm,Hudson; 16 Boston,Tank; 19 Wilson,Cole; 20 Fagan,Daemon; 20 Desinor,Deandre; 22 Vick,Jackson; 25 Dixon,Sterling; 26 Jones,Isiah; 27 Strong,Cam; 28 Ofor,Joshua; 28 Dodd,Sam; 34 Kemp,Gerritt; 36 McBride,Kelvon; 36 Cornthwaite,Cameron; 37 Carlson,Addison; 37 Dudley,Terris; 38 Dillard,DJ; 39 Clapp,Tristan; 43 Huffman,Nathan; 43 Prim,AJ; 44 Hardy,Cody; 45 Alexander-Felton,Josh; 45 Sember,Robert "Glenn"; 46 Benson,Bailey; 46 Klimp,Ryan; 47 Mastor,Jackson; 48 Jackson,Hunter; 49 Hollingsworth,Aiden; 50 Erickson,Val; 52 Payne,Kage; 53 Stukes,Brock; 55 Alexander,Blair; 55 Vann,Rylan; 56 Abraham,Omarian; 57 Stokes, III,Steven; 58 Cronk,Colby; 61 West,Tyler; 68 Peters,Luke; 70 Whitset,TK; 73 Rivers,Darion; 76 Gibbs,Michael; 78 Mitchell,Trent; 79 Smith,Kamen; 80 Dowdy,Ethan; 82 Douglas,Preston; 83 Zachary,Christian; 84 Bolder,Je'rel; 86 Flynt,Ian; 88 Hollar,Jayden; 89 Orizu,Odera; 89 Ritchey,Gus; 91 Konieczynski,Nick; 91 White,Bruce; 92 Arias,Aiden; 96 Fehr,Owen; 97 Castaneda,Joseph; 97 Harthan,Cristian; 98 Terrell,Justin;

Drive Chart (By Team)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
VTU1stVTU2114:56KOVTU4711:48PUNT6 - 2603:08
VTU1stNCS4009:51PUNTNCS2108:51 *FG5 - 1901:00
VTU1stVTU2502:38KOVTU2801:52PUNT3 - 300:46
VTU2ndVTU3814:07DOWNSNCS009:26 *TD10 - 6204:41
VTU2ndVTU806:33PUNTNCS1502:26 *FG11 - 7704:07
VTU2ndVTU3101:33PUNTNCS4600:00HALF5 - 2301:33
VTU3rdVTU2109:05KOVTU4803:13PUNT10 - 2705:52
VTU3rdVTU1101:04PUNTNCS000:20 *TD2 - 8900:44
VTU4thVTU3510:51KONCS3006:31 *FG9 - 3504:20
VTU4thVTU1904:16PUNTVTU4001:36PUNT6 - 2102:40
VTU4thNCS4400:42DOWNSNCS5000:00HALF1 - -600:42

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Virginia Tech1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession04:5810:2106:4107:4915:1914:3029:49
3rd down conversions1-44-50-22-45-92-67-15
4th down conversions0-00-01-10-00-01-11-1

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
NCS1stNCS1011:48PUNTNCS709:51PUNT3 - -301:57
NCS1stNCS2508:51KOVTU002:38 *TD12 - 7506:13
NCS1stNCS3201:52PUNTVTU3814:07DOWNS6 - 3002:45
NCS2ndNCS2509:26KONCS3706:33PUNT6 - 1202:53
NCS2ndNCS2502:26KONCS2701:33PUNT3 - 200:53
NCS3rdNCS2515:00KOVTU009:10 *TD12 - 7505:50
NCS3rdNCS2003:13PUNTNCS2301:04PUNT3 - 302:09
NCS3rdNCS2500:20KOVTU010:58 *TD10 - 7504:22
NCS4thNCS2506:31KONCS3404:16PUNT4 - 902:15
NCS4thNCS1801:36PUNTNCS4400:42DOWNS7 - 2600:54

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
NC State1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession10:0204:3908:1907:1114:4115:3030:11
3rd down conversions2-31-41-32-43-73-76-14
4th down conversions0-00-11-10-10-11-21-3

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
VTU1stVTU2114:56KOVTU4711:48PUNT6 - 2603:08
NCS1stNCS1011:48PUNTNCS709:51PUNT3 - -301:57
VTU1stNCS4009:51PUNTNCS2108:51*FG5 - 1901:00
NCS1stNCS2508:51KOVTU002:38*TD12 - 7506:13
VTU1stVTU2502:38KOVTU2801:52PUNT3 - 300:46
NCS1stNCS3201:52PUNTVTU3814:07DOWNS6 - 3002:45
VTU2ndVTU3814:07DOWNSNCS009:26*TD10 - 6204:41
NCS2ndNCS2509:26KONCS3706:33PUNT6 - 1202:53
VTU2ndVTU806:33PUNTNCS1502:26*FG11 - 7704:07
NCS2ndNCS2502:26KONCS2701:33PUNT3 - 200:53
VTU2ndVTU3101:33PUNTNCS4600:00HALF5 - 2301:33
NCS3rdNCS2515:00KOVTU009:10*TD12 - 7505:50
VTU3rdVTU2109:05KOVTU4803:13PUNT10 - 2705:52
NCS3rdNCS2003:13PUNTNCS2301:04PUNT3 - 302:09
VTU3rdVTU1101:04PUNTNCS000:20*TD2 - 8900:44
NCS3rdNCS2500:20KOVTU010:58*TD10 - 7504:22
VTU4thVTU3510:51KONCS3006:31*FG9 - 3504:20
NCS4thNCS2506:31KONCS3404:16PUNT4 - 902:15
VTU4thVTU1904:16PUNTVTU4001:36PUNT6 - 2102:40
NCS4thNCS1801:36PUNTNCS4400:42DOWNS7 - 2600:54
VTU4thNCS4400:42DOWNSNCS5000:00HALF1 - -600:42

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

1-10NCS35NC State wins toss and defers; VTU will receive; NCS will defend North end-zone.
1-10NCS35Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00.
(15:00) Birtwistle,Charlie kickoff 65 yards to the VT00 Prioleau,P.J. return 21 yards to the VT21 (Soares, Jr.,Kenny).
Virginia Tech drive start at 14:56.
1-10VTU21(14:55) No Huddle-Shotgun Hawkins,Marcellous rush middle for 1 yard gain to the VT22 (Harsh,Sabastian; Cleveland,Brandon). [14:51]
2-9VTU22(14:21) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Gosnell,Benji caught at VT26, for 4 yards to the VT26 QB hurried by Cleveland,Brandon (Fordham,Caden). [14:06]
3-5VTU26(13:44) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short left to Spencer,Isaiah caught at VT30, for 19 yards to the VT45 (Brown Jr.,Asaad), 1ST DOWN. [13:38]P
1-10VTU45PENALTY VT False Start (Altuner,Kyle) 5 yards from VT45 to VT40. NO PLAY. [13:16]
1-15VTU40(12:50) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short left to Greene,Donavon thrown to VT48 broken up by Johnson,Jamel. [12:44]
2-15VTU40(12:43) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Greene,Donavon caught at VT47, for 7 yards to the VT47 (Brown Jr.,Asaad), out of bounds. [12:34]
3-8VTU47(12:01) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short right to Bennett,Braydon thrown to VT48 QB hurried by Slone,Cian. [11:54]
4-8VTU47(11:53) Veltsistas,Nick punt 43 yards to the NCSU10 fair catch by Hoffmann,Teddy at NCSU10. [11:48]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 26 yards, 03:08
NC State drive start at 11:48.
1-10NCS10(11:47) Shotgun NC State rush middle for 3 yards loss to the NCSU07 (Bell,Ben; Spencer,Kaleb). [11:35]
2-13NCS7(11:16) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 0 yards to the NCSU07 (Bell,Ben). [11:12]
3-13NCS7(10:50) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Smothers,Hollywood caught at NCSU05, for 0 yards to the NCSU07 (Cash,Isaiah). [10:41]
4-13NCS7(10:02) Noonkester,Caden punt 47 yards to the VT46 Spencer,Isaiah return 14 yards to the NCSU40 (Foust,Logan; Fordham,Caden). [09:51]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -3 yards, 01:57
Virginia Tech drive start at 09:51.
1-10NCS40(09:51) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 14 yards gain to the NCSU26 (Marshall,Devon), 1ST DOWN. [09:43]P
1-10NCS26(09:19) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short left to Stewart,Terion thrown to NCSU23. [09:17]
2-10NCS26(09:17) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Heath,Takye caught at NCSU27, for 5 yards to the NCSU21 (Barnhardt,Brody; Brown Jr.,Asaad). [09:08]
3-5NCS21(08:58) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short left to Greene,Donavon thrown to NCSU16 broken up by Johnson,Jamel. [08:55]
4-5NCS21(08:54) Love,John field goal attempt from 39 yards GOOD (H: Veltsistas,Nick, LS: Epling,Christian), clock 08:51. [08:51]
Virginia Tech 3, NC State 0
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 19 yards, 01:00
(08:51) Lowe,Kyle kickoff 65 yards to the NCSU00, Touchback.
NC State drive start at 08:51.
1-10NCS25(08:50) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Joly,Justin caught at NCSU29, for 6 yards to the NCSU31 (Keller,Jaden). [08:43]
2-4NCS31(08:14) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 2 yards gain to the NCSU33 (Spencer,Kaleb; Copeland,Kemari). [08:09]
3-2NCS33(07:26) No Huddle-Shotgun Wilson,Will rush middle for 3 yards gain to the NCSU36 (Huisman,Kody), 1ST DOWN. [07:20]P
1-10NCS36(06:59) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Joly,Justin caught at NCSU38, for 8 yards to the NCSU44 (Williams,Thomas; Spencer,Kaleb). [06:49]
2-2NCS44(06:18) No Huddle Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Anderson,Terrell caught at NCSU42, for 7 yards to the VT49 (Bell,Ben), 1ST DOWN. [06:11]P
1-10VTU49(05:51) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 11 yards gain to the VT38 (Brown-Murray,Isaiah), 1ST DOWN. [05:48]P
1-10VTU38(05:15) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 3 yards gain to the VT35 (Keller,Jaden; Spencer,Kaleb). [05:07]
2-7VTU35(04:55) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ rush middle for 2 yards gain to the VT33 (Spencer,Kaleb). [04:48]
3-5VTU33(04:24) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Scott,Jayden "Duke" caught at VT39, for 9 yards to the VT24 (Cash,Isaiah), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. [04:15]P
1-10VTU24(03:50) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete deep right to Joly,Justin caught at VT02, for 22 yards to the VT02 QB hurried by Bell,Ben, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN. [03:38]P
1-2VTU2(03:23) No Huddle-Shotgun Scott,Jayden "Duke" rush right for 2 yards gain to the VT00 TOUCHDOWN nullified by penalty, clock 03:21 PENALTY NCSU Illegal Formation 5 yards from VT02 to VT07. NO PLAY. [03:21]
1-7VTU7(03:20) Shotgun Scott,Jayden "Duke" rush middle for 3 yards gain to the VT04 (Abbey,Jason; Robinson,Sheldon). [03:16]
2-4VTU4(02:41) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short left to Daniels,Dante caught at VT00, for 4 yards to the VT00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:38. [02:38]
1-10VTU3Vinesett,Kanoah kick attempt good (H: Noonkester,Caden, LS: Mann,Jake).
Virginia Tech 3, NC State 7
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 75 yards, 06:13
(02:38) Birtwistle,Charlie kickoff 65 yards to the VT00, Touchback.
Virginia Tech drive start at 02:38.
1-10VTU25(02:37) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Greene,Ayden caught at VT23, for 3 yards to the VT28 (Fordham,Caden; Marshall,Devon). [02:31]
2-7VTU28(02:08) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short right to Greene,Ayden thrown to VT33 broken up by Marshall,Devon QB hurried by Brown,Sean. [02:05]
3-7VTU28(02:05) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete deep left thrown to NCSU40 QB hurried by Price,Travali. [01:59]
4-7VTU28(01:57) Veltsistas,Nick punt 40 yards to the NCSU32 fair catch by Hoffmann,Teddy at NCSU32. [01:52]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 3 yards, 00:46
NC State drive start at 01:52.
1-10NCS32(01:52) Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush left for 4 yards gain to the NCSU36 (Chambers,Noah). [01:45]
2-6NCS36(01:15) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Anderson,Terrell caught at NCSU48, for 17 yards to the VT47 (Chambers,Noah; Brown-Murray,Isaiah), 1ST DOWN. [01:07]P
1-10VTU47(00:35) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Hoffmann,Teddy caught at VT43, for 4 yards to the VT43 (Chambers,Noah). [00:00]
FINAL SCORE: Virginia Tech 3, NC State 7

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Virginia Tech304:5811021-40-02-155-11-0-381-5
NC State710:0224062-30-09-259-9-0-771-5

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina
VTUNCS
Score37
FIRST DOWNS26
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)2-159-25
PASSING-YARDS (NET)3877
Passes Att-Comp-Int11-5-09-9-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS13-5318-102
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-140-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-210-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-41.51-47.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-51-5
Possession Time04:5810:02
Third-Down Conversions1-42-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Virginia Tech

NC State

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Stewart,Terion11401401414
Hawkins,Marcellous1101011

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Smothers,Hollywood5200200411
Wilson,Will1303033
Scott,Jayden "Duke"1303033

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Drones,Kyron5-11-0380190

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Bailey,CJ9-9-0771220

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
Greene,Ayden13023
Spencer,Isaiah1190119
Gosnell,Benji14014

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
Joly,Justin3360322
Smothers,Hollywood10010
Anderson,Terrell2240217

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
Veltsistas,Nick28341.54310

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
Noonkester,Caden14747.04700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Spencer,Isaiah114014

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Prioleau,P.J.121021

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Spencer,Kaleb1-43.00.01.0
Chambers,Noah2-12.50.00.0
Bell,Ben2-12.50.01.0
Cash,Isaiah2-02.00.00.0
Brown-Murray,Isaiah1-11.50.00.0
Keller,Jaden1-11.50.00.0
Huisman,Kody1-01.00.00.0
Copeland,Kemari0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Brown Jr.,Asaad2-12.50.00.0
Fordham,Caden1-22.00.00.0
Marshall,Devon1-11.50.00.0
Soares, Jr.,Kenny1-01.00.00.0
Barnhardt,Brody0-10.50.00.0
Foust,Logan0-10.50.00.0
Cleveland,Brandon0-10.50.00.0
Harsh,Sabastian0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st08:51VTU - Love,John 39 yd FG , 5-19 01:003-0
1st02:38NCS - Daniels,Dante 4 yd TD PASS from Bailey,CJ , 12-75 06:133-7

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

2-6VTU43Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00.
2-6VTU43(15:00) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete deep right to Rogers,Noah thrown to VT00 broken up by Ellis,Christian. [14:54]
3-6VTU43(14:54) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ rush middle for 5 yards gain to the VT38 (Spencer,Kaleb; Bell,Ben). [14:47]
4-1VTU38(14:10) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 0 yards to the VT38 (Spencer,Kaleb), TURNOVER ON DOWNS. [14:07]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 30 yards, 02:45
Virginia Tech drive start at 14:07.
1-10VTU38(14:05) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 13 yards gain to the NCSU49 (Brown,Sean; Barnhardt,Brody), 1ST DOWN. [14:01]P
1-10NCS49(13:43) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 10 yards gain to the NCSU39 (Harsh,Sabastian; Brown,Sean), 1ST DOWN. [13:38]P
1-10NCS39(13:25) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 2 yards gain to the NCSU37 (Cleveland,Brandon). [13:20]
2-8NCS37(12:49) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron rush middle for 2 yards gain to the NCSU35 (Fordham,Caden). [12:40]
3-6NCS35(12:08) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Spencer,Isaiah caught at NCSU35, for 14 yards to the NCSU21 QB hurried by Slone,Cian (Brown,Sean), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. [11:57]P
1-10NCS21(11:22) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short left to Greene,Donavon caught at NCSU24, for 5 yards to the NCSU16 (Victor,Josiah). [11:15]
Garrett,Johnny injured on the play
2-5NCS16(10:55) Shotgun Drones,Kyron rush middle for 6 yards gain to the NCSU10 (Brown Jr.,Asaad; Barnhardt,Brody), 1ST DOWN. [10:48]P
1-10NCS10(10:16) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 1 yard loss to the NCSU11 (Fordham,Caden). [10:11]
2-11NCS11(09:36) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short middle to Greene,Donavon thrown to NCSU00 QB hurried by Harsh,Sabastian. [09:31]
3-11NCS11Timeout Virginia Tech, clock 09:31. [09:31]
3-11NCS11(09:31) Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Hawkins,Marcellous caught at NCSU08, for 11 yards to the NCSU00 QB hurried by Brown,Sean TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:26, 1ST DOWN. [09:26]P
1-10NCS3Love,John kick attempt good (H: Veltsistas,Nick, LS: Epling,Christian).
Virginia Tech 10, NC State 7
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 62 yards, 04:41
(09:26) Lowe,Kyle kickoff 65 yards to the NCSU00, Touchback.
NC State drive start at 09:26.
1-10NCS25(09:25) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ sacked for loss of 3 yards to the NCSU22 (Chambers,Noah). [09:13]
2-13NCS22(08:56) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 2 yards gain to the NCSU24 (Spencer,Kaleb). [08:51]
3-11NCS24(08:20) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Grimes,Wesley caught at NCSU30, for 27 yards to the VT49 (Flowers,Tyson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. [08:09]P
1-10VTU49(07:51) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 4 yards gain to the VT45 (Chambers,Noah; Spencer,Kaleb). [07:49]
2-6VTU45(07:22) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ sacked for loss of 2 yards to the VT47 (Abbey,Jason). [07:15]
3-8VTU47(06:49) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete short right thrown to VT30 QB hurried by Cash,Isaiah PENALTY NCSU Intentional Grounding (Bailey,CJ). [06:44]
4-24NCS37(06:40) Noonkester,Caden punt 55 yards to the VT08. [06:33]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 12 yards, 02:53
Virginia Tech drive start at 06:33.
1-10VTU8(06:32) No Huddle-Shotgun Hawkins,Marcellous rush right for 2 yards gain to the VT10 (Johnson,JJ; Slone,Cian). [06:27]
Barnhardt,Brody injured on the play
2-8VTU10(06:07) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Greene,Ayden caught at VT15, for 5 yards to the VT15 (Marshall,Devon), out of bounds. [06:01]
3-3VTU15(05:29) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron rush left for 9 yards gain to the VT24 (Brown Jr.,Asaad; Johnson,JJ), 1ST DOWN. [05:19]P
1-10VTU24(04:48) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short middle to Greene,Ayden thrown to VT36. [04:45]
2-10VTU24(04:44) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete deep middle to Seldon,Cameron caught at VT46, for 22 yards to the VT46 (Royal, III,Ronnie), 1ST DOWN. [04:32]P
1-10VTU46(04:05) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short left to Peterkin,Shamarius thrown to NCSU48. [04:04]
2-10VTU46(04:02) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete deep right to Greene,Ayden caught at NCSU18, for 36 yards to the NCSU18, out of bounds at NCSU18, 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "Pass completion". CALL UPHELD. [03:53]P
1-10NCS18(03:23) Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short right to Stewart,Terion thrown to NCSU21 QB hurried by Fordham,Caden. [03:20]
2-10NCS18(03:19) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short right to Greene,Ayden thrown to NCSU13 QB hurried by Fordham,Caden. [03:15]
3-10NCS18(03:15) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron rush right for 3 yards gain to the NCSU15 (Slone,Cian), out of bounds. [03:07]
4-7NCS15(02:30) Love,John field goal attempt from 32 yards GOOD (H: Veltsistas,Nick, LS: Epling,Christian), clock 02:26. [02:26]
Virginia Tech 13, NC State 7
Drive Summary: 11 plays, 77 yards, 04:07
(02:26) Lowe,Kyle kickoff 65 yards to the NCSU00, Touchback.
NC State drive start at 02:26.
1-10NCS25(02:25) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Smothers,Hollywood caught at NCSU24, for 1 yard to the NCSU26 (Flowers,Tyson; Crim,Jojo). [02:15]
2-9NCS26(02:00) Shotgun Bailey,CJ sacked for loss of 9 yards to the NCSU17 (Fall,Elhadj). [01:54]
3-18NCS17Timeout Virginia Tech, clock 01:46. [01:46]
3-18NCS17(01:46) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 10 yards gain to the NCSU27 (Gilliam Jr.,Kelvin). [01:41]
4-8NCS27Timeout Virginia Tech, clock 01:40. [01:40]
4-8NCS27(01:38) Noonkester,Caden punt 42 yards to the VT31 fair catch by Spencer,Isaiah at VT31. [01:33]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 00:53
Virginia Tech drive start at 01:33.
1-10VTU31(01:32) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete short right to Greene,Ayden thrown to VT37 broken up by Johnson,Jamel. [01:30]
2-10VTU31(01:28) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Gosnell,Benji caught at VT36, for 5 yards to the VT36 QB hurried by Soares, Jr.,Kenny (Fordham,Caden), out of bounds. [01:18]
3-5VTU36PENALTY VT False Start (Lynch,Aidan) 5 yards from VT36 to VT31. NO PLAY. [00:55]
3-10VTU31(00:54) No Huddle-Shotgun Hawkins,Marcellous rush middle for 25 yards gain to the NCSU44 (Fordham,Caden), 1ST DOWN. [00:48]P
1-10NCS44(00:41) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short left to Spencer,Isaiah caught at NCSU36, for 8 yards to the NCSU36, End Of Play PENALTY VT Holding (Lynch,Aidan) 10 yards from NCSU44 to VT46. NO PLAY. [00:35]
1-20VTU46(00:34) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron sacked for loss of 11 yards to the VT35 (Slone,Cian). [00:27]
2-31VTU35Timeout NC State, clock 00:20. [00:20]
2-31VTU35(00:20) No Huddle-Shotgun Hawkins,Marcellous rush middle for 19 yards gain to the NCSU46 (Brown,Sean; Brown Jr.,Asaad). [00:00]
3-12NCS46End of game, clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 23 yards, 01:33
FINAL SCORE: Virginia Tech 13, NC State 7

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Virginia Tech1010:2154094-50-012-797-13-0-982-15
NC State004:3901011-40-19--92-3-0-281-0

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina
VTUNCS
Score137
FIRST DOWNS117
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)14-9418-16
PASSING-YARDS (NET)136105
Passes Att-Comp-Int24-12-012-11-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS38-23030-121
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-140-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-210-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-41.51-47.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-202-5
Possession Time15:1914:41
Third-Down Conversions5-93-7
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

Virginia Tech

NC State

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Stewart,Terion539-1380147.6
Hawkins,Marcellous44704702511.8
Drones,Kyron420020095

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Smothers,Hollywood9360360114
Wilson,Will1303033
Scott,Jayden "Duke"1303033

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Drones,Kyron13-22-01331361

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Bailey,CJ11-13-0911273

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
Seldon,Cameron1220122
Greene,Ayden3440736
Spencer,Isaiah3410319
Gosnell,Benji29025

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
Joly,Justin3360322
Smothers,Hollywood21021
Anderson,Terrell2240217

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
Veltsistas,Nick28341.54310

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
Noonkester,Caden314448.05510

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Spencer,Isaiah114014

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Prioleau,P.J.121021

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Spencer,Kaleb3-66.00.01.0
Chambers,Noah3-24.01.01.0
Cash,Isaiah3-03.01.01.0
Bell,Ben2-23.00.01.0
Brown-Murray,Isaiah1-11.50.00.0
Flowers,Tyson1-11.50.00.0
Keller,Jaden1-11.50.00.0
Abbey,Jason1-11.51.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Fordham,Caden5-26.00.01.0
Brown Jr.,Asaad2-44.00.00.0
Brown,Sean1-32.50.00.0
Marshall,Devon2-12.50.00.0
Slone,Cian2-12.51.01.0
Barnhardt,Brody0-31.50.00.0
Cleveland,Brandon1-11.50.00.0
Royal, III,Ronnie1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st08:51VTU - Love,John 39 yd FG , 5-19 01:003-0
1st02:38NCS - Daniels,Dante 4 yd TD PASS from Bailey,CJ , 12-75 06:133-7
2nd09:26VTU - Hawkins,Marcellous 11 yd TD PASS from Drones,Kyron , 10-62 04:4110-7
2nd02:26VTU - Love,John 32 yd FG , 11-77 04:0713-7

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

VTUNCS
Score100
FIRST DOWNS91
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)12-799--9
PASSING-YARDS (NET)9828
Passes Att-Comp-Int13-7-03-2-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS25-17712-19
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-02-48.5
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-151-0
Possession Time10:2104:39
Third-Down Conversions4-51-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

Virginia Tech

NC State

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Stewart,Terion425-1240613
Hawkins,Marcellous346046015.325
Drones,Kyron420020059

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Smothers,Hollywood4160160410

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Drones,Kyron8-11-0951361

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Bailey,CJ2-4-0140273

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
Seldon,Cameron1220122
Greene,Ayden2410536
Spencer,Isaiah2220214
Gosnell,Benji15015

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
Smothers,Hollywood11011

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
Noonkester,Caden29748.55510

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Spencer,Kaleb2-23.00.00.0
Flowers,Tyson1-11.50.00.0
Chambers,Noah1-11.51.01.0
Gilliam Jr.,Kelvin1-01.00.00.0
Cash,Isaiah1-01.01.01.0
Abbey,Jason1-01.01.01.0
Fall,Elhadj1-01.01.01.0
Bell,Ben0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Fordham,Caden4-04.00.01.0
Brown,Sean1-32.50.00.0
Slone,Cian2-12.51.01.0
Brown Jr.,Asaad0-31.50.00.0
Royal, III,Ronnie1-01.00.00.0
Marshall,Devon1-01.00.00.0
Johnson,JJ0-21.00.00.0
Barnhardt,Brody0-21.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd09:26VTU - Hawkins,Marcellous 11 yd TD PASS from Drones,Kyron , 10-62 04:4110-7
2nd02:26VTU - Love,John 32 yd FG , 11-77 04:0713-7

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

1-10VTU35NCS will receive; VTU will defend North end-zone.
1-10VTU35Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00.
(15:00) Lowe,Kyle kickoff 65 yards to the NCSU00, Touchback.
NC State drive start at 15:00.
1-10NCS25(15:00) Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 6 yards gain to the NCSU31 (Spencer,Kaleb). [14:55]
2-4NCS31(14:35) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Jackson,Keenan caught at NCSU34, for 2 yards to the NCSU33 (Cash,Isaiah). [14:29]
3-2NCS33(13:59) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Joly,Justin caught at NCSU36, for 6 yards to the NCSU39 (Keller,Jaden), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. [13:55]P
1-10NCS39(13:30) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete short right to Joly,Justin thrown to VT45 broken up by Flowers,Tyson. [13:25]
2-10NCS39(13:24) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Rogers,Noah caught at VT45, for 16 yards to the VT45, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN. [13:07]P
1-10VTU45(13:00) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 4 yards gain to the VT41 (Flowers,Tyson). [12:57]
2-6VTU41(12:34) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short left to Jackson,Keenan caught at VT36, for 5 yards to the VT36 (Cash,Isaiah). [12:27]
3-1VTU36(11:51) No Huddle-Shotgun Wilson,Will rush middle for 0 yards to the VT36 (Abbey,Jason; Hickman,Immanuel). [11:43]
4-1VTU36(11:08) Bailey,CJ rush middle for 3 yards gain to the VT33 (Huisman,Kody), 1ST DOWN. [10:59]P
1-10VTU33(10:35) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short left to Joly,Justin caught at VT17, for 16 yards to the VT17 QB hurried by Bell,Ben, out of bounds at VT17, 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "Pass completion". CALL UPHELD. [10:16]P
1-10VTU17(09:55) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 4 yards gain to the VT13 (Ellis,Christian). [09:49]
2-6VTU13(09:10) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Jackson,Keenan caught at VT00, for 13 yards to the VT00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:10, 1ST DOWN. [09:10]P
1-10VTU3Vinesett,Kanoah kick attempt good (H: Noonkester,Caden, LS: Mann,Jake).
Virginia Tech 13, NC State 14
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 75 yards, 05:50
(09:10) Birtwistle,Charlie kickoff 65 yards to the VT00 Williams,Thomas return 21 yards to the VT21 (Soares, Jr.,Kenny).
Virginia Tech drive start at 09:05.
1-10VTU21(09:04) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush right for 11 yards gain to the VT32 (Johnson,JJ), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. [08:56]P
1-10VTU32(08:33) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Seldon,Cameron caught at VT30, for 4 yards to the VT36 (Royal, III,Ronnie; Price,Travali). [08:26]
2-6VTU36(08:00) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short left to Spencer,Isaiah caught at VT40, for 5 yards to the VT41 (Nelson, II,Brian). [07:49]
3-1VTU41PENALTY VT False Start (Cunningham,Montavious) 5 yards from VT41 to VT36. NO PLAY. [07:19]
3-6VTU36(07:01) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Seldon,Cameron caught at VT40, for 5 yards to the VT41 (Brown Jr.,Asaad). [06:54]
4-1VTU41(06:42) No Huddle Drones,Kyron rush middle for 1 yard gain to the VT42 (Brown,Sean), 1ST DOWN. [06:33]P
1-10VTU42(06:11) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete deep left to Peterkin,Shamarius thrown to NCSU18 broken up by Nelson, II,Brian. [06:06]
2-10VTU42(06:05) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush right for 11 yards gain to the NCSU47 (Fordham,Caden; Victor,Josiah), 1ST DOWN. [05:59]P
1-10NCS47(05:27) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Heath,Takye caught at NCSU50, for 3 yards loss to the NCSU50 (Slone,Cian). The previous play is under automatic review - "Targeting". CALL UPHELD. [05:17]
2-13NCS50(04:44) Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 5 yards gain to the NCSU45 (Fordham,Caden; Slone,Cian). [04:39]
3-8NCS45(04:08) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron sacked for loss of 7 yards to the VT48 (Harsh,Sabastian). [04:00]
4-15VTU48(03:21) Veltsistas,Nick punt 52 yards to the NCSU00, Touchback. [03:13]
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 27 yards, 05:52
NC State drive start at 03:13.
1-10NCS20(03:12) Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush left for 1 yard loss to the NCSU19 (Robinson,Sheldon). [03:07]
2-11NCS19(02:42) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ sacked for loss of 4 yards to the NCSU15 (Bell,Ben). [02:34]
3-15NCS15(02:02) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Jackson,Keenan caught at NCSU11, for 8 yards to the NCSU23 (Keller,Jaden), out of bounds. [01:55]
4-7NCS23(01:17) Noonkester,Caden punt 66 yards to the VT11. [01:04]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 3 yards, 02:09
Virginia Tech drive start at 01:04.
1-10VTU11(01:03) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 85 yards gain to the NCSU04 (Brown Jr.,Asaad; Harsh,Sabastian), 1ST DOWN. [00:48]P
1-4NCS4(00:24) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short left to Seldon,Cameron caught at NCSU06, for 4 yards to the NCSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:20 PENALTY VT UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Stewart,Terion) 15 yards from NCSU00 to NCSU18. [00:20]
1-10NCS18Love,John kick attempt good (H: Veltsistas,Nick, LS: Epling,Christian).
Virginia Tech 20, NC State 14
Drive Summary: 2 plays, 89 yards, 00:44
(00:20) Lowe,Kyle kickoff 65 yards to the NCSU00, Touchback.
NC State drive start at 00:20.
1-10NCS25(00:19) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 5 yards gain to the NCSU30 (Robinson,Sheldon). [00:00]
FINAL SCORE: Virginia Tech 20, NC State 14

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Virginia Tech706:4140040-21-16-1065-6-0-152-20
NC State708:1914051-31-18-177-8-0-660-0

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

VTUNCS
Score2014
FIRST DOWNS1512
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)20-20026-33
PASSING-YARDS (NET)151171
Passes Att-Comp-Int30-17-020-18-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS50-35146-204
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-140-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-420-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-41.51-47.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards5-402-5
Possession Time22:0023:00
Third-Down Conversions5-114-10
Fourth-Down Conversions1-11-2

Virginia Tech

NC State

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Stewart,Terion9151-115008516.7
Hawkins,Marcellous44704702511.8
Drones,Kyron521021094.2

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
Smothers,Hollywood1455-1540113.9
Wilson,Will2303031.5
Scott,Jayden "Duke"1303033

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Drones,Kyron18-28-01412362

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Bailey,CJ18-21-01532274

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
Seldon,Cameron4351422
Greene,Ayden3440736
Spencer,Isaiah4460419
Gosnell,Benji29025

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
Joly,Justin5580622
Jackson,Keenan4281413
Smothers,Hollywood21021
Anderson,Terrell2240217

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
Veltsistas,Nick313545.05211

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
Noonkester,Caden421052.56620

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Spencer,Isaiah114014

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Williams,Thomas121021
Prioleau,P.J.121021

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Spencer,Kaleb4-67.00.01.0
Cash,Isaiah5-05.01.01.0
Chambers,Noah3-24.01.01.0
Bell,Ben3-24.01.02.0
Keller,Jaden3-13.50.00.0
Flowers,Tyson2-12.50.00.0
Robinson,Sheldon2-12.50.01.0
Abbey,Jason1-22.01.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Fordham,Caden5-47.00.01.0
Brown Jr.,Asaad3-55.50.00.0
Slone,Cian3-24.01.02.0
Brown,Sean2-33.50.00.0
Marshall,Devon2-12.50.00.0
Harsh,Sabastian1-32.51.01.0
Johnson,JJ1-22.00.00.0
Soares, Jr.,Kenny2-02.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st08:51VTU - Love,John 39 yd FG , 5-19 01:003-0
1st02:38NCS - Daniels,Dante 4 yd TD PASS from Bailey,CJ , 12-75 06:133-7
2nd09:26VTU - Hawkins,Marcellous 11 yd TD PASS from Drones,Kyron , 10-62 04:4110-7
2nd02:26VTU - Love,John 32 yd FG , 11-77 04:0713-7
3rd09:10NCS - Jackson,Keenan 13 yd TD PASS from Bailey,CJ , 12-75 05:5013-14
3rd00:20VTU - Seldon,Cameron 4 yd TD PASS from Drones,Kyron , 2-89 00:4420-14

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

VTUNCS
Score77
FIRST DOWNS45
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)6-1068-17
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1566
Passes Att-Comp-Int6-5-08-7-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS12-12116-83
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-210-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-52.01-66.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-200-0
Possession Time06:4108:19
Third-Down Conversions0-21-3
Fourth-Down Conversions1-11-1

Virginia Tech

NC State

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Stewart,Terion4112011202885
Drones,Kyron1101011

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Smothers,Hollywood519-11803.66
Wilson,Will100000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Drones,Kyron5-6-08151

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Bailey,CJ7-8-0621161

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
Seldon,Cameron313135
Spencer,Isaiah15015

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
Joly,Justin2220316
Jackson,Keenan4281413

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
Veltsistas,Nick15252.05201

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
Noonkester,Caden16666.06610

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Williams,Thomas121021

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Robinson,Sheldon2-02.00.01.0
Keller,Jaden2-02.00.00.0
Cash,Isaiah2-02.00.00.0
Spencer,Kaleb1-01.00.00.0
Ellis,Christian1-01.00.00.0
Flowers,Tyson1-01.00.00.0
Bell,Ben1-01.01.01.0
Huisman,Kody1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Slone,Cian1-11.50.01.0
Brown Jr.,Asaad1-11.50.00.0
Harsh,Sabastian1-11.51.01.0
Brown,Sean1-01.00.00.0
Fordham,Caden0-21.00.00.0
Nelson, II,Brian1-01.00.00.0
Johnson,JJ1-01.00.00.0
Soares, Jr.,Kenny1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd09:10NCS - Jackson,Keenan 13 yd TD PASS from Bailey,CJ , 12-75 05:5013-14
3rd00:20VTU - Seldon,Cameron 4 yd TD PASS from Drones,Kyron , 2-89 00:4420-14

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

2-5NCS30Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00.
2-5NCS30(15:00) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete short right to Hoffmann,Teddy thrown to NCSU36. The previous play is under automatic review - "Incomplete pass". CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: (15:00) Shotgun #11 C.Bailey pass complete short right to #12 T.Hoffmann caught at NCSU36, for 7 yards to the NCSU37, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN). [14:54]
3-5NCS30(14:36) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete deep right to Hoffmann,Teddy thrown to VT33, 1ST DOWN, PENALTY VT Pass Interference (Cash,Isaiah) 10 yards from NCSU30 to NCSU40, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. [14:33]O
1-10NCS40(14:29) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush right for 3 yards gain to the NCSU43 (Laws,Emmett). [14:27]
2-7NCS43(14:01) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete short middle to Joly,Justin thrown to VT45. [13:57]
3-7NCS43(13:57) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Grimes,Wesley caught at VT39, for 20 yards to the VT37 (Ellis,Christian), 1ST DOWN. [13:49]P
1-10VTU37(13:42) No Huddle-Shotgun Scott,Jayden "Duke" rush middle for 2 yards gain to the VT35 (Copeland,Kemari; Chambers,Noah). [13:38]
2-8VTU35(13:06) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Anderson,Terrell caught at VT17, for 24 yards to the VT11 (Robinson,Sheldon), 1ST DOWN. [12:57]P
1-10VTU11(12:25) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ rush left for 5 yards gain to the VT06 (Robinson,Sheldon). [12:19]
2-5VTU6(11:47) No Huddle-Shotgun Wilson,Will rush left for 5 yards gain to the VT01 (Robinson,Sheldon; Spencer,Kaleb), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. [11:39]P
1-1VTU1Timeout NC State, clock 11:02. [11:02]
1-1VTU1(10:58) Scott,Jayden "Duke" rush middle for 1 yard gain to the VT00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:58. [10:58]
1-10VTU3Vinesett,Kanoah kick attempt good (H: Noonkester,Caden, LS: Mann,Jake).
Virginia Tech 20, NC State 21
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 75 yards, 04:22
(10:58) Birtwistle,Charlie kickoff 57 yards to the VT08 Williams,Thomas return 27 yards to the VT35 (Myers,Zack).
Virginia Tech drive start at 10:51.
1-10VTU35(10:51) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 2 yards gain to the VT37 (Fordham,Caden; Slone,Cian). [10:46]
2-8VTU37(10:14) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 13 yards gain to the VT50 (Slone,Cian; Brown Jr.,Asaad), 1ST DOWN. [10:09]P
Brown,Sean injured on the play
1-10NCS50(09:51) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass incomplete deep left to Greene,Ayden thrown to NCSU19 broken up by Nelson, II,Brian. [09:46]
2-10NCS50(09:43) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron rush right for 2 yards gain to the NCSU48 (Fordham,Caden; Cleveland,Brandon). [09:40]
3-8NCS48(09:05) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Gosnell,Benji caught at NCSU34, for 14 yards to the NCSU34, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN. [08:53]P
Slone,Cian injured on the play
1-10NCS34(08:40) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron rush right for 2 yards gain to the NCSU32 (Fordham,Caden). [08:34]
2-8NCS32(08:08) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 0 yards to the NCSU32 (Price,Travali). [08:02]
3-8NCS32(07:22) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short middle to Seldon,Cameron caught at NCSU28, for 7 yards to the NCSU25 (Myers,Zack; Royal, III,Ronnie). [07:15]
4-1NCS25(06:32) PENALTY VT Delay Of Game 5 yards from NCSU25 to NCSU30. NO PLAY. [06:35]
4-6NCS30(06:35) Love,John field goal attempt from 49 yards GOOD (H: Veltsistas,Nick, LS: Epling,Christian), clock 06:31. [06:31]
Virginia Tech 23, NC State 21
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 35 yards, 04:20
(06:31) Lowe,Kyle kickoff 65 yards to the NCSU00, Touchback.
NC State drive start at 06:31.
1-10NCS25(06:29) Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 10 yards gain to the NCSU35 (Fall,Elhadj; Cash,Isaiah), 1ST DOWN. [06:24]P
1-10NCS35(05:59) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Grimes,Wesley caught at NCSU30, for 11 yards loss to the NCSU24 fumbled by Grimes,Wesley at NCSU30 forced by Keller,Jaden recovered by NCSU Andersen,Teague at NCSU24, End Of Play. [05:26]
2-21NCS24(05:11) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete short middle to Grimes,Wesley thrown to NCSU28 broken up by Ellis,Christian. [05:10]
3-21NCS24(05:10) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short left to Smothers,Hollywood caught at NCSU25, for 10 yards to the NCSU34 (Flowers,Tyson; Cash,Isaiah). [05:02]
4-11NCS34(04:24) Noonkester,Caden punt 49 yards to the VT17 Spencer,Isaiah return 2 yards to the VT19 (Joly,Justin), out of bounds. [04:16]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 9 yards, 02:15
Virginia Tech drive start at 04:16.
1-10VTU19(04:13) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 3 yards gain to the VT22 (Shirley,Isaiah; Thomas,Tra). [04:10]
2-7VTU22(03:34) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 4 yards gain to the VT26 (Cleveland,Brandon; Shirley,Isaiah). [03:29]
3-3VTU26(02:54) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short right to Hairston,Ja'Ricous caught at VT26, for 5 yards to the VT31 (Royal, III,Ronnie), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN. [02:46]P
1-10VTU31(02:11) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 2 yards gain to the VT33 (Fordham,Caden). [02:06]
2-8VTU33(02:00) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron rush middle for 1 yard gain to the VT34 (Fordham,Caden; Harsh,Sabastian). [01:55]
3-7VTU34Timeout NC State, clock 01:52. [01:52]
3-7VTU34(01:52) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron rush right for 6 yards gain to the VT40 (Fordham,Caden). [01:44]
4-1VTU40Timeout Virginia Tech, clock 01:42. [01:42]
4-1VTU40(01:42) Veltsistas,Nick punt 42 yards to the NCSU18 fair catch by Hoffmann,Teddy at NCSU18. [01:36]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 21 yards, 02:40
NC State drive start at 01:36.
1-10NCS18(01:35) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short left to Smothers,Hollywood caught at NCSU14, for 0 yards to the NCSU18 (Keller,Jaden). [01:25]
2-10NCS18(01:15) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete deep right to Jackson,Keenan thrown to NCSU39. [01:11]
3-10NCS18(01:10) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Anderson,Terrell caught at NCSU31, for 17 yards to the NCSU35 (Williams,Thomas), 1ST DOWN. [01:01]P
1-10NCS35(00:57) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Joly,Justin caught at NCSU36, for 2 yards to the NCSU37 (Williams,Thomas), out of bounds. [00:54]
2-8NCS37(00:54) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete short middle to Joly,Justin thrown to NCSU44. [00:51]
3-8NCS37(00:50) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short left to Jackson,Keenan caught at NCSU41, for 7 yards to the NCSU44 (Cash,Isaiah), out of bounds. The previous play is under automatic review - "Short of the line to gain". CALL UPHELD. [00:46]
4-1NCS44(00:45) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass incomplete short left to Joly,Justin thrown to NCSU46 broken up by Ellis,Christian, TURNOVER ON DOWNS. [00:42]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 26 yards, 00:54
Virginia Tech drive start at 00:42.
1-10NCS44(00:40) Kneel down by Drones,Kyron at NCSU50 for loss of 6 yards. [00:00]
2-16NCS50End of game, clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, -6 yards, 00:42
FINAL SCORE: Virginia Tech 23, NC State 21

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Virginia Tech307:4912032-40-011-293-4-0-262-15
NC State707:1123162-40-16-268-14-0-690-0

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

VTUNCS
Score37
FIRST DOWNS36
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)11-296-26
PASSING-YARDS (NET)2669
Passes Att-Comp-Int4-3-014-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS15-5520-95
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-20-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-270-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-42.01-49.0
Fumbles-Lost0-01-0
Penalties-Yards2-150-0
Possession Time07:4907:11
Third-Down Conversions2-42-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

Virginia Tech

NC State

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Stewart,Terion6240240413
Drones,Kyron41101102.86

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
Smothers,Hollywood21301306.510
Wilson,Will1505055
Scott,Jayden "Duke"230311.52

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Drones,Kyron3-4-0260140

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Bailey,CJ8-15-0690240

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
Seldon,Cameron17017
Greene,Ayden0001
Gosnell,Benji1140114

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
Joly,Justin12042
Jackson,Keenan17027
Smothers,Hollywood2100210
Anderson,Terrell2410224

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
Veltsistas,Nick14242.04210

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
Noonkester,Caden14949.04910

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Spencer,Isaiah1202

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
Williams,Thomas127027

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Robinson,Sheldon2-12.50.00.0
Williams,Thomas2-02.00.00.0
Keller,Jaden2-02.00.01.0
Cash,Isaiah1-22.00.00.0
Ellis,Christian1-01.00.00.0
Laws,Emmett1-01.00.00.0
Spencer,Kaleb0-10.50.00.0
Flowers,Tyson0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
Fordham,Caden3-34.50.00.0
Royal, III,Ronnie1-11.50.00.0
Myers,Zack1-11.50.00.0
Joly,Justin1-01.00.00.0
Slone,Cian0-21.00.00.0
Price,Travali1-01.00.00.0
Cleveland,Brandon0-21.00.00.0
Shirley,Isaiah0-21.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th10:58NCS - Scott,Jayden "Duke" 1 yd TD RUSH , 10-75 04:2220-21
4th06:31VTU - Love,John 49 yd FG , 9-35 04:2023-21

Virginia Tech Explosive Plays
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

Virginia Tech

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
3 Plays for 77 total yards (66% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
36
2
2nd and 10 on VTU46
(03:53) (04:02) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete deep right to Greene,Ayden caught at NCSU18, for 36 yards to the NCSU18, out of bounds at NCSU18, 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "Pass completion". CALL UPHELD.
22
2
2nd and 10 on VTU24
(04:32) (04:44) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete deep middle to Seldon,Cameron caught at VT46, for 22 yards to the VT46 (Royal, III,Ronnie), 1ST DOWN.
19
1
3rd and 5 on VTU26
(13:38) (13:44) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete short left to Spencer,Isaiah caught at VT30, for 19 yards to the VT45 (Brown Jr.,Asaad), 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
9 Plays for 201 total yards (88% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
85
3
1st and 10 on VTU11
(00:48) (01:03) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 85 yards gain to the NCSU04 (Brown Jr.,Asaad; Harsh,Sabastian), 1ST DOWN.
25
2
3rd and 10 on VTU31
(00:48) (00:54) No Huddle-Shotgun Hawkins,Marcellous rush middle for 25 yards gain to the NCSU44 (Fordham,Caden), 1ST DOWN.
19
2
2nd and 31 on VTU35
(00:00) (00:20) No Huddle-Shotgun Hawkins,Marcellous rush middle for 19 yards gain to the NCSU46 (Brown,Sean; Brown Jr.,Asaad).
14
1
1st and 10 on NCS40
(09:43) (09:51) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 14 yards gain to the NCSU26 (Marshall,Devon), 1ST DOWN.
13
2
1st and 10 on VTU38
(14:01) (14:05) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 13 yards gain to the NCSU49 (Brown,Sean; Barnhardt,Brody), 1ST DOWN.
13
4
2nd and 8 on VTU37
(10:09) (10:14) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 13 yards gain to the VT50 (Slone,Cian; Brown Jr.,Asaad), 1ST DOWN.
11
3
1st and 10 on VTU21
(08:56) (09:04) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush right for 11 yards gain to the VT32 (Johnson,JJ), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
11
3
2nd and 10 on VTU42
(05:59) (06:05) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush right for 11 yards gain to the NCSU47 (Fordham,Caden; Victor,Josiah), 1ST DOWN.
10
2
1st and 10 on NCS49
(13:38) (13:43) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 10 yards gain to the NCSU39 (Harsh,Sabastian; Brown,Sean), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
7 Plays for 424 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
85
3
1st and 10 on VTU11
(00:48) (01:03) No Huddle-Shotgun Stewart,Terion rush middle for 85 yards gain to the NCSU04 (Brown Jr.,Asaad; Harsh,Sabastian), 1ST DOWN.
36
2
2nd and 10 on VTU46
(03:53) (04:02) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete deep right to Greene,Ayden caught at NCSU18, for 36 yards to the NCSU18, out of bounds at NCSU18, 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "Pass completion". CALL UPHELD.
27
4
1st and 10 on NCS35
(10:51) (10:58) Birtwistle,Charlie kickoff 57 yards to the VT08 Williams,Thomas return 27 yards to the VT35 (Myers,Zack).
25
2
3rd and 10 on VTU31
(00:48) (00:54) No Huddle-Shotgun Hawkins,Marcellous rush middle for 25 yards gain to the NCSU44 (Fordham,Caden), 1ST DOWN.
22
2
2nd and 10 on VTU24
(04:32) (04:44) No Huddle-Shotgun Drones,Kyron pass complete deep middle to Seldon,Cameron caught at VT46, for 22 yards to the VT46 (Royal, III,Ronnie), 1ST DOWN.
21
1
1st and 10 on NCS35
(14:56) (15:00) Birtwistle,Charlie kickoff 65 yards to the VT00 Prioleau,P.J. return 21 yards to the VT21 (Soares, Jr.,Kenny).
21
3
1st and 10 on NCS35
(09:05) (09:10) Birtwistle,Charlie kickoff 65 yards to the VT00 Williams,Thomas return 21 yards to the VT21 (Soares, Jr.,Kenny).

NC State Explosive Plays
Virginia Tech vs. NC State (Final)
09/27/2025 at Raleigh, North Carolina

NC State

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
8 Plays for 159 total yards (76% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
27
2
3rd and 11 on NCS24
(08:09) (08:20) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Grimes,Wesley caught at NCSU30, for 27 yards to the VT49 (Flowers,Tyson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
24
4
2nd and 8 on VTU35
(12:57) (13:06) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Anderson,Terrell caught at VT17, for 24 yards to the VT11 (Robinson,Sheldon), 1ST DOWN.
22
1
1st and 10 on VTU24
(03:38) (03:50) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete deep right to Joly,Justin caught at VT02, for 22 yards to the VT02 QB hurried by Bell,Ben, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN.
20
4
3rd and 7 on NCS43
(13:49) (13:57) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Grimes,Wesley caught at VT39, for 20 yards to the VT37 (Ellis,Christian), 1ST DOWN.
17
1
2nd and 6 on NCS36
(01:07) (01:15) Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Anderson,Terrell caught at NCSU48, for 17 yards to the VT47 (Chambers,Noah; Brown-Murray,Isaiah), 1ST DOWN.
17
4
3rd and 10 on NCS18
(01:01) (01:10) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Anderson,Terrell caught at NCSU31, for 17 yards to the NCSU35 (Williams,Thomas), 1ST DOWN.
16
3
2nd and 10 on NCS39
(13:07) (13:24) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Rogers,Noah caught at VT45, for 16 yards to the VT45, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN.
16
3
1st and 10 on VTU33
(10:16) (10:35) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short left to Joly,Justin caught at VT17, for 16 yards to the VT17 QB hurried by Bell,Ben, out of bounds at VT17, 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "Pass completion". CALL UPHELD.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
3 Plays for 31 total yards (53% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
11
1
1st and 10 on VTU49
(05:48) (05:51) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 11 yards gain to the VT38 (Brown-Murray,Isaiah), 1ST DOWN.
10
2
3rd and 18 on NCS17
(01:41) (01:46) No Huddle-Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 10 yards gain to the NCSU27 (Gilliam Jr.,Kelvin).
10
4
1st and 10 on NCS25
(06:24) (06:29) Shotgun Smothers,Hollywood rush middle for 10 yards gain to the NCSU35 (Fall,Elhadj; Cash,Isaiah), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
4 Plays for 93 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
27
2
3rd and 11 on NCS24
(08:09) (08:20) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short right to Grimes,Wesley caught at NCSU30, for 27 yards to the VT49 (Flowers,Tyson), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
24
4
2nd and 8 on VTU35
(12:57) (13:06) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Anderson,Terrell caught at VT17, for 24 yards to the VT11 (Robinson,Sheldon), 1ST DOWN.
22
1
1st and 10 on VTU24
(03:38) (03:50) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete deep right to Joly,Justin caught at VT02, for 22 yards to the VT02 QB hurried by Bell,Ben, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN.
20
4
3rd and 7 on NCS43
(13:49) (13:57) No Huddle-Shotgun Bailey,CJ pass complete short middle to Grimes,Wesley caught at VT39, for 20 yards to the VT37 (Ellis,Christian), 1ST DOWN.