Virginia Tech at NC State

Sunday, September 4, 2005

No. 8 Virginia Tech beat NC State 20–⁠16. It was their 45th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 23–⁠18–⁠4.

Away8Virginia Tech11–⁠2 in 2005
20
HomeNC State7–⁠5 in 2005
16

Final at Carter-Finley Stadium, RaleighTV: ESPNAttendance 57,500

At kickoff
80°F, mostly cloudy, wind 10 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU), 12 km from the stadium, 24 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech733720
NC State760316

Standouts

Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Marcus Vick10/2110810
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Mike Imoh1856120
Cedric Humes1037011
Marcus Vick1331024
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Justin Harper236025
David Clowney330119
Josh Morgan127027
Cedric Humes21207
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Aaron Rouse2180

NC State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jay Davis27/4331102
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Darrell Blackman1258125
DaJuan Morgan144044
Reggie Davis935024
Toney Baker3503
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tramain Hall897032
T.J. Williams662026
Darrell Blackman440013
Brian Clark337017

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Virginia TechNC State
232Total yards438
128Passing yards329
124Rushing yards127
5.1Yards per pass7.1
3.0Yards per rush4.4
16First downs21
4–⁠15Third downs6–⁠14
2–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠1
0Turnovers3
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
18:06Possession18:35

Efficiency

Virginia TechNC State
28%Success rate40%
−0.13EPA per play0.20
1.05Explosiveness1.27
−0.09Rushing EPA−0.12
−0.19Passing EPA0.41
24%Passing-down success47%
−0.22First-down EPA−0.25
−0.32Second-down EPA0.28
0.12Third-down EPA0.77

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Virginia Tech 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

NC State end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 NC StateTouchdown, 16 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 9 playsQ1 NC StateInterception, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 NC StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 NC StateField goal, 8 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 NC StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechField goal, 5 playsQ2 NC StateField goal, 13 playsQ3 NC StatePunt, 8 playsQ3 Virginia TechField goal, 17 playsQ3 NC StateFumble, 5 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 NC StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ4 NC StateField goal, 8 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 15 playsQ4 NC StateInterception, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. NC State drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  2. Q1 NC StateTouchdown, 16 plays, 3 yards
  3. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 9 plays, 80 yards
  4. Q1 NC StateInterception, 3 plays, 13 yards
  5. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  6. Q1 NC StatePunt, 6 plays, 51 yards
  7. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  8. Q2 NC StateField goal, 8 plays, 34 yards
  9. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  10. Q2 NC StatePunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
  11. Q2 Virginia TechField goal, 5 plays, 29 yards
  12. Q2 NC StateField goal, 13 plays, 71 yards
  13. Q3 NC StatePunt, 8 plays, 38 yards
  14. Q3 Virginia TechField goal, 17 plays, 88 yards
  15. Q3 NC StateFumble, 5 plays, 23 yards
  16. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  17. Q4 NC StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  18. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 20 yards
  19. Q4 NC StateField goal, 8 plays, 56 yards
  20. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 15 plays, 44 yards
  21. Q4 NC StateInterception, 6 plays, 49 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 7
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
14:281st & 10 at own 20Mike Imoh rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VVD 19.
13:402nd & 11 at own 19Mike Imoh rush for 1 yard to the VVD 20.
13:093rd & 10 at own 20Marcus Vick rush for 4 yards to the VVD 24.
12:514th & 6 at own 24Nic Schmitt punt for 59 yards downed at the NNN 17.
NC State Touchdown, 16 plays
12:161st & 10 at own 17Jay Davis pass complete to Darrell Blackman for 4 yards to the NNN 21.
12:002nd & 6 at own 21Jay Davis rush for 1 yard to the NNN 22.
11:223rd & 5 at own 22Jay Davis pass complete to Brian Clark for 5 yards to the NNN 27 for a 1ST DOWN.
10:591st & 10 at own 27Jay Davis pass incomplete to Lamart Barrett.
10:422nd & 10 at own 27Darrell Blackman rush for 4 yards to the NNN 31, tackled by Darryl Tapp.
10:273rd & 6 at own 31Jay Davis pass complete to Brian Clark for 9 yards to the NNN 40 for a 1ST DOWN.
10:081st & 10 at own 40Jay Davis pass complete to TJ Williams for 6 yards to the NNN 46.
9:402nd & 4 at own 46Jay Davis pass complete to Tramain Hall for 8 yards to the VVD 46 for a 1ST DOWN.
9:251st & 10 at opp 46Darrell Blackman rush for no gain to the VVD 46.
8:542nd & 10 at opp 46Timeout NC STATE, clock 08:54.
8:392nd & 10 at opp 46Darrell Blackman rush for 5 yards to the VVD 41.
8:393rd & 5 at opp 41VIRGINIA TECH PENALTY 5 yard pass interference ACCEPTED NO PLAY.
8:031st & 10 at opp 36Jay Davis pass incomplete to TJ Williams.
7:352nd & 10 at opp 36Darrell Blackman rush for a loss of 6 yards to the VVD 42.
7:103rd & 16 at opp 42Jay Davis pass complete to Brian Clark for 17 yards to the VVD 25 for a 1ST DOWN.
6:501st & 10 at opp 25Darrell Blackman rush for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.NC State 6, Virginia Tech 0
6:50John Deraney extra point GOOD.NC State 7, Virginia Tech 0
6:501st & 0 at own 35NC STATE PENALTY 15 yard personal foul ACCEPTED.
6:50John Deraney kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 9 plays
6:191st & 10 at own 20Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 6 yards to the VVD 26.
6:022nd & 4 at own 26NC STATE PENALTY 15 yard face mask ACCEPTED NO PLAY.
5:551st & 10 at own 41Cedric Humes rush for 11 yards to the NNN 48 for a 1ST DOWN.
5:291st & 10 at opp 48Mike Imoh rush for 4 yards to the NNN 44.
4:512nd & 6 at opp 44Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
4:453rd & 6 at opp 44Marcus Vick pass complete to Justin Harper for 11 yards to the NNN 33 for a 1ST DOWN.
4:121st & 10 at opp 33Cedric Humes rush for 1 yard to the NNN 32.
3:402nd & 9 at opp 32Marcus Vick pass incomplete, broken up by Marcus Stone.
3:303rd & 9 at opp 32Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 27 yards to the NNN 5 for a 1ST DOWN.
3:241st & goal at opp 5Mike Imoh rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.NC State 7, Virginia Tech 6
3:24Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
3:161st & 0 at own 35VIRGINIA TECH PENALTY 5 yard offside ACCEPTED NO PLAY.
3:16Jared Develli kickoff for 68 yards returned by Darrell Blackman for 37 yards to the NNN 39.
NC State Interception, 3 plays
3:061st & 10 at own 39Jay Davis pass complete to TJ Williams for 25 yards to the VVD 36 for a 1ST DOWN.
2:511st & 10 at opp 36Reggie Davis rush for 3 yards to the VVD 33, NC STATE PENALTY 15 yard personal foul ACCEPTED.
2:362nd & 23 at opp 48Jay Davis pass intercepted by Aaron Rouse at the VVD 25, returned for 18 yards to the VVD 43, NC STATE PENALTY 15 yard personal foul ACCEPTED.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
2:301st & 10 at opp 42Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
1:502nd & 10 at opp 42Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for a loss of 3 yards to the NNN 45.
1:413rd & 13 at opp 45Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Roland Minor, broken up by Daniel Evans.
1:314th & 13 at opp 45Nic Schmitt punt for 42 yards downed at the NNN 3.
NC State Punt, 6 plays
1:161st & 10 at own 3Reggie Davis rush for no gain to the NNN 3.
0:372nd & 10 at own 3Jay Davis pass complete to TJ Williams for 18 yards to the NNN 21 for a 1ST DOWN.
0:231st & 10 at own 21Reggie Davis rush for 23 yards to the NNN 44 for a 1ST DOWN.
Q2 14:521st & 10 at own 45NC STATE PENALTY 5 yard illegal procedure ACCEPTED NO PLAY.
Q2 14:151st & 15 at own 40Toney Baker rush for 3 yards to the NNN 43.
Q2 13:582nd & 12 at own 43Jay Davis pass complete to Tramain Hall for 11 yards to the VVD 46.
Q2 13:403rd & 1 at opp 46Toney Baker rush for no gain to the VVD 46.
Q2 13:204th & 1 at opp 46John Deraney punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter6 drives, then NC State 13, Virginia Tech 10
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
13:061st & 10 at own 20Marcus Vick sacked by Manny Lawson at the VVD 18 for a loss of 2 yards.
12:202nd & 12 at own 18Marcus Vick rush for 2 yards to the VVD 20.
11:453rd & 10 at own 20Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
11:354th & 10 at own 20Nic Schmitt punt for 39 yards, returned by Darrell Blackman for 11 yards to the VVD 48.
NC State Field goal, 8 plays
11:281st & 10 at opp 48Jay Davis pass incomplete to Brian Clark, broken up by Cary Wade, VIRGINIA TECH PENALTY 15 yard personal foul ACCEPTED.
11:001st & 10 at opp 33Jay Davis pass complete to Tramain Hall for 9 yards to the VVD 24.
10:372nd & 1 at opp 24Toney Baker rush for no gain to the VVD 24.
10:053rd & 1 at opp 24Timeout NC STATE, clock 10:05.
9:553rd & 1 at opp 24Jay Davis pass complete to Tramain Hall for 12 yards, fumbled by Tramain Hall at the VVD 12, forced by Brandon Flowers, recovered by Team to the VVD 12 for a 1ST DOWN, tackled by Brandon Flowers.
9:341st & 10 at opp 12Reggie Davis rush for 3 yards to the VVD 9.
9:102nd & 7 at opp 9NC STATE PENALTY 5 yard false start ACCEPTED.
8:592nd & 12 at opp 14Jay Davis pass incomplete to Darrell Blackman.
8:533rd & 12 at opp 14Jay Davis pass incomplete to Darrell Blackman.
8:494th & 12 at opp 14John Deraney 33 yard field goal GOOD.NC State 10, Virginia Tech 7
8:40John Deraney kickoff for 64 yards returned by Mike Imoh for 21 yards to the VVD 22.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
8:251st & 10 at own 22Mike Imoh rush for 2 yards to the VVD 24.
7:522nd & 8 at own 24Mike Imoh rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VVD 23.
7:183rd & 9 at own 23Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Mike Imoh.
7:034th & 9 at own 23Nic Schmitt punt for 57 yards, returned by Darrell Blackman for 4 yards to the NNN 24.
NC State Punt, 3 plays
6:221st & 10 at own 24Toney Baker rush for 2 yards to the NNN 26.
5:452nd & 8 at own 26Jay Davis sacked by Jimmy Williams at the NNN 15 for a loss of 11 yards.
5:153rd & 19 at own 15Jay Davis pass complete to Darrell Blackman for 3 yards to the NNN 18.
4:504th & 16 at own 18John Deraney punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Eddie Royal at the VVD 43.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 5 plays
4:441st & 10 at own 43Marcus Vick pass complete to Justin Harper for 24 yards to the NNN 33 for a 1ST DOWN.
4:211st & 10 at opp 33Cedric Humes rush for 3 yards to the NNN 30.
3:302nd & 7 at opp 30Cedric Humes rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NNN 32.
3:183rd & 9 at opp 32Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 03:18.
2:483rd & 9 at opp 32Marcus Vick pass complete to Jeff King for 4 yards to the NNN 28.
2:334th & 5 at opp 28Brandon Pace 44 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 10
2:33Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
NC State Field goal, 13 plays
2:291st & 10 at own 20Jay Davis pass incomplete to TJ Williams, broken up by Orion Martin.
2:222nd & 10 at own 20Darrell Blackman rush for 19 yards to the NNN 39 for a 1ST DOWN.
2:001st & 10 at own 39Darrell Blackman rush for 3 yards to the NNN 42.
1:312nd & 7 at own 42Timeout NC STATE, clock 01:31.
1:222nd & 7 at own 42Jay Davis pass complete to Tramain Hall for 11 yards to the VVD 47 for a 1ST DOWN.
1:181st & 10 at opp 47Jay Davis pass incomplete to Reggie Davis.
1:082nd & 10 at opp 47Jay Davis pass complete to Sterling Hicks for 10 yards to the VVD 37 for a 1ST DOWN.
0:361st & 10 at opp 37Jay Davis sacked by Tim Sandidge at the VVD 43 for a loss of 6 yards.
0:282nd & 16 at opp 43Jay Davis pass complete to Darrell Blackman for 6 yards to the VVD 37, VIRGINIA TECH PENALTY 5 yard face mask ACCEPTED.
0:252nd & 6 at opp 32Reggie Davis rush for no gain to the VVD 32.
0:103rd & 6 at opp 32Jay Davis pass complete to Sterling Hicks for 23 yards to the VVD 9 for a 1ST DOWN.
0:081st & goal at opp 9Team pass incomplete.
0:082nd & 0 at opp 9Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 00:08.
0:042nd & goal at opp 9Jay Davis pass incomplete to TJ Williams, broken up by DJ Parker.
0:003rd & goal at opp 9John Deraney 27 yard field goal GOOD.NC State 13, Virginia Tech 10
Q3 15:00Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter4 drives, then Tied at 13
NC State Punt, 8 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 20Darrell Blackman rush for 1 yard to the NNN 21 for a 1ST DOWN, VIRGINIA TECH PENALTY 5 yard face mask ACCEPTED.
14:301st & 4 at own 26Jay Davis pass complete to TJ Williams for 3 yards to the NNN 29 out-of-bounds.
14:252nd & 1 at own 29Reggie Davis rush for 3 yards to the NNN 32 for a 1ST DOWN.
13:581st & 10 at own 32NC STATE PENALTY 5 yard false start ACCEPTED.
13:331st & 15 at own 27Jay Davis pass complete to Anthony Hill for 8 yards to the NNN 35.
12:532nd & 7 at own 35Jay Davis pass complete to Reggie Davis for 18 yards to the VVD 47 for a 1ST DOWN.
12:221st & 10 at opp 47Reggie Davis rush for no gain to the VVD 47.
11:392nd & 10 at opp 47Jay Davis rush for 2 yards to the VVD 45.
10:593rd & 8 at opp 45NC STATE PENALTY 10 yard holding ACCEPTED NO PLAY.
10:443rd & 18 at own 45Jay Davis pass complete to Darrell Blackman for 13 yards to the VVD 42.
10:054th & 5 at opp 42John Deraney punt for 41 yards downed at the VVD 1.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 17 plays
9:551st & 10 at own 1Mike Imoh rush for 2 yards to the VVD 3.
9:152nd & 8 at own 3Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 5 yards to the VVD 8.
9:093rd & 3 at own 8NC STATE PENALTY 15 yard personal foul ACCEPTED NO PLAY.
9:031st & 10 at own 23Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Hyman.
8:552nd & 10 at own 23Mike Imoh rush for 20 yards to the VVD 43 out-of-bounds for a 1ST DOWN.
8:271st & 10 at own 43Marcus Vick pass complete to Cedric Humes for 7 yards to the 50 yard line.
8:032nd & 3 at the 50Cedric Humes rush for 6 yards to the NNN 44 for a 1ST DOWN.
7:371st & 10 at opp 44Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Morgan, broken up by AJ Davis.
7:282nd & 10 at opp 44Cedric Humes rush for no gain to the NNN 44.
6:373rd & 10 at opp 44Marcus Vick rush for 24 yards to the NNN 20 out-of-bounds for a 1ST DOWN.
6:281st & 10 at opp 20Marcus Vick pass complete to Cedric Humes for 5 yards to the NNN 15.
5:442nd & 5 at opp 15Cedric Humes rush for 2 yards to the NNN 13.
4:473rd & 3 at opp 13Marcus Vick rush for 2 yards to the NNN 11.
4:384th & 1 at opp 11Marcus Vick rush for 2 yards to the NNN 9 for a 1ST DOWN.
4:121st & goal at opp 9Mike Imoh rush for 4 yards to the NNN 5.
3:362nd & goal at opp 5Marcus Vick sacked by Ernest Jones at the NNN 12 for a loss of 7 yards.
2:473rd & goal at opp 15Marcus Vick rush for 4 yards to the NNN 11.
2:194th & goal at opp 11Brandon Pace 28 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 13
2:19Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
NC State Fumble, 5 plays
2:081st & 10 at own 20Darrell Blackman rush for 5 yards to the NNN 25.
1:452nd & 5 at own 25Jay Davis pass complete to Tramain Hall for 6 yards to the NNN 31 for a 1ST DOWN.
1:301st & 10 at own 31Darrell Blackman rush for no gain to the NNN 31.
0:482nd & 10 at own 31Jay Davis pass incomplete.
0:373rd & 10 at own 31Jay Davis pass complete to Darrell Blackman for 12 yards, fumbled by Darrell Blackman at the NNN 43, forced by Aaron Rouse, recovered by Team to the NNN 43, tackled by Aaron Rouse.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
0:321st & 10 at opp 43Marcus Vick pass incomplete to David Clowney.
0:192nd & 10 at opp 43Marcus Vick rush for 1 yard to the NNN 42.
Q4 14:553rd & 9 at opp 42Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Cedric Humes.
Q4 14:474th & 9 at opp 42Nic Schmitt punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Darrel Blackman at the NNN 1.
4th quarter5 drives, then Virginia Tech 20, NC State 16
NC State Punt, 3 plays
14:411st & 10 at own 1Jay Davis pass incomplete to Reggie Davis.
14:302nd & 10 at own 1Reggie Davis rush for 1 yard to the NNN 2.
13:533rd & 9 at own 2Reggie Davis rush for 1 yard to the NNN 3.
13:164th & 8 at own 3John Deraney punt for 38 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 21 yards to the NNN 20.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 3 plays
13:101st & 10 at opp 20Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Jeff King, broken up by Daniel Evans.
12:562nd & 10 at opp 20Mike Imoh rush for 1 yard to the NNN 19.
12:243rd & 9 at opp 19Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 19, NC State 13
12:24Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 20, NC State 13
12:15Jared Develli kickoff for 64 yards returned by Toney Baker for 26 yards to the NNN 27.
NC State Field goal, 8 plays
12:101st & 10 at own 27Jay Davis pass incomplete.
12:102nd & 10 at own 27Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 12:10.
11:552nd & 10 at own 27Jay Davis pass complete to TJ Williams for 11 yards to the NNN 38 for a 1ST DOWN.
11:143rd & 1 at own 36Jay Davis pass incomplete to Reggie Davis.
11:144th & 1 at own 36NC STATE PENALTY 5 yard false start ACCEPTED.
10:514th & 6 at own 31Fred Span rush for 44 yards to the VVD 25 for a 1ST DOWN.
10:411st & 10 at opp 25NC STATE PENALTY 5 yard illegal formation ACCEPTED NO PLAY.
10:231st & 15 at opp 30Jay Davis pass complete to Lamart Barrett for 10 yards to the VVD 20.
9:332nd & 5 at opp 20Jay Davis pass complete to TJ Williams for no gain to the VVD 20.
8:543rd & 5 at opp 20Jay Davis pass complete to Anthony Hill for 3 yards to the VVD 17.
8:094th & 2 at opp 17John Deraney 35 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 20, NC State 16
8:09John Deraney kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Punt, 15 plays
8:021st & 10 at own 20Cedric Humes rush for 5 yards to the VVD 25.
7:212nd & 5 at own 25Cedric Humes rush for 11 yards to the VVD 36 for a 1ST DOWN.
6:541st & 10 at own 36Cedric Humes rush for 2 yards to the VVD 38.
6:152nd & 8 at own 38Mike Imoh rush for no gain to the VVD 38, NC STATE PENALTY 5 yard face mask ACCEPTED.
5:512nd & 3 at own 43Mike Imoh rush for 13 yards to the NNN 44 for a 1ST DOWN.
5:261st & 10 at opp 44Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 05:26.
4:561st & 10 at opp 44Marcus Vick sacked by Toney Baker at the VVD 48 for a loss of 8 yards.
3:453rd & 1 at opp 35Mike Imoh rush for no gain to the NNN 35.
3:374th & 1 at opp 35Marcus Vick rush for 1 yard to the NNN 34 for a 1ST DOWN.
3:061st & 10 at opp 34Mike Imoh rush for 4 yards to the NNN 30.
2:312nd & 6 at opp 30Mike Imoh rush for 2 yards to the NNN 28.
2:343rd & 4 at opp 28Timeout NC STATE, clock 02:34.
2:243rd & 4 at opp 28Mike Imoh rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NNN 29.
2:244th & 5 at opp 29Timeout NC STATE, clock 02:24.
2:194th & 5 at opp 29NC STATE PENALTY 5 yard roughing the kicker ACCEPTED NO PLAY.
2:141st & 10 at opp 24Mike Imoh rush for a loss of 1 yard to the NNN 25.
2:142nd & 11 at opp 25Timeout NC STATE, clock 02:14.
2:002nd & 11 at opp 25Marcus Vick rush for a loss of 7 yards to the NNN 32.
1:213rd & 17 at opp 31Mike Imoh rush for no gain to the NNN 31.
0:464th & 17 at opp 31VIRGINIA TECH PENALTY 5 yard delay of game ACCEPTED.
0:394th & 22 at opp 36Nic Schmitt punt for 36 yards for a touchback.
NC State Interception, 6 plays
0:351st & 10 at own 20Jay Davis pass incomplete to Brian Clark, broken up by Aaron Rouse.
0:292nd & 10 at own 20Jay Davis pass incomplete to TJ Williams.
0:203rd & 10 at own 20Jay Davis pass complete to Tramain Hall for 32 yards to the VVD 48 for a 1ST DOWN out-of-bounds.
0:141st & 10 at opp 48Jay Davis pass incomplete to Tramain Hall.
0:072nd & 10 at opp 48Jay Davis pass complete to Lamart Barrett for a loss of 1 yard, Darrell Blackman for 9 yards to the VVD 31 for a 1ST DOWN out-of-bounds.
0:001st & 10 at opp 31Jay Davis pass intercepted by Aaron Rouse at the VVD 7, returned for 2 yards to the VVD 9.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Virginia Tech leads 28–⁠20–⁠4 in 52 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

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