NC State battles Virginia Tech in ACC football action
By Ethan Hyman
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey (11) is sacked by Virginia Tech defensive lineman Elhadj Fall (94) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
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The N.C. State Wolpack (3-1) goes up against the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-3) in front of a sold-out crowd at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, Saturday night, Sept. 27, 2025.
The Wolfpack, led by quarterback CJ Bailey, is coming off of a loss to Duke and the Hokies are struggling, having fired coach Brent Pry earlier this season with offensive coordinator Phillip Montgomery taking over as interim head coach.
Check back after the game for more photos from the action.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren smiles at the fans during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Jayden Scott (4) escapes the pressure by Virginia Tech safety Tyson Flowers (11) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
On third down, Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) escapes the pressure by N.C. State defensive end Travali Price (13) and throws a first down during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State tight end Justin Joly (7) pulls in a reception as Virginia Tech cornerback Thomas Williams (23) defends during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren looks at the screen during a timeout in the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Noah Rogers (5) can’t pull in the reception while defended by Virginia Tech safety Christian Ellis (8) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
A Wolfpack fan reacts after Virginia Tech made a first down during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Hollywood Smothers (3) gains yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
After making a reception, N.C. State wide receiver Terrell Anderson (9) is tackled by Virginia Tech linebacker Noah Chambers (16) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The Virginia Tech sideline erupts after N.C. State tight end Justin Joly (7) canÕt pull in the reception on fourth down with 45 seconds left in the game during Virginia TechÕs 23-21 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech running back Terion Stewart (8) rolls over N.C. State’s Jamel Johnson (21) during the second half of Virginia Tech’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren walks off the field after Virginia Tech’s 23-21 victory over N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech running back Terion Stewart (8) gets by N.C. State’s Cian Slone (8) and Caden Fordham (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published September 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM.
