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See photos from NC State victory over Virginia in Wolfpack’s ACC opener

By Ethan Hyman

The NC State football team opened ACC play Friday night, defeating the Virginia Cavaliers 24-21 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.

It’s the first time Wolfpack quarterback Brennan Armstrong and offensive line coach Garett Tujague have been back to UVA since leaving the program last year.

Keep checking back after the game for more images.

N.C. State place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) celebrates after hitting a 33-yard field goal to give N.C. State a 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State place kicker Brayden Narveson (44) celebrates after hitting a 33-yard field goal to give N.C. State a 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) greets Virginia defensive tackle Jahmeer Carter (90) after the Wolfpack’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) greets Virginia defensive tackle Jahmeer Carter (90) after the Wolfpack’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) escapes the Virginia defense on a scramble during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) escapes the Virginia defense on a scramble during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Kevin ‘KC’ Concepcion (10) pulls in a 12-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver Kevin ‘KC’ Concepcion (10) pulls in a 12-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) stiff-arms Virginia linebacker James Jackson (7) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) stiff-arms Virginia linebacker James Jackson (7) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) stops Virginia running back Mike Hollins (7) on third down during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) stops Virginia running back Mike Hollins (7) on third down during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) celebrates scoring on a 48-yard touchdown reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) celebrates scoring on a 48-yard touchdown reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer on the Wolfpack during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
Fans cheer on the Wolfpack during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) is tripped up by Virginia cornerback Malcolm Greene (8) during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State running back Michael Allen (2) is tripped up by Virginia cornerback Malcolm Greene (8) during the second half of N.C. State’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) gets ready to throw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Malik Washington (4) as N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) chases him during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) gets ready to throw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Malik Washington (4) as N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) chases him during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) jumps over the tackle by Virginia linebacker Trey McDonald (16) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) jumps over the tackle by Virginia linebacker Trey McDonald (16) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Payton Wilson (11) and Savion Jackson (9) stop Virginia running back Mike Hollins (7) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State’s Payton Wilson (11) and Savion Jackson (9) stop Virginia running back Mike Hollins (7) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) escapes N.C. State linebacker Caden Fordham (10) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) escapes N.C. State linebacker Caden Fordham (10) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) heads off the field after throwing an interception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) heads off the field after throwing an interception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren walks on the field during a timeout in the second half of N.C. State’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren walks on the field during a timeout in the second half of N.C. State’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) talks with Virginia running back Perris Jones (2) after the Wolfpack’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) talks with Virginia running back Perris Jones (2) after the Wolfpack’s 24-21 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published September 22, 2023 at 9:30 PM.

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