Total Yards
NC State438
Virginia Tech232
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
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Virginia Tech at NC State
Sep 4, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005RegularWeek 1
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
20 - 16
VTNS
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NC State
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
NC State329
Virginia Tech128
Rushing Yards
NC State127
Virginia Tech124
Turnovers
NC State3
Virginia Tech0
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind10 mph NE
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
NC State vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
NC State18:35
Virginia Tech18:06
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Virginia Tech holds off NC State 20-16
Virginia Tech finished ahead of NC State 20-16 on Sep 5, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Virginia Tech finished ahead of NC State 20-16 on Sep 5, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Virginia Tech built the decisive edge with a 4-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Virginia Tech 232; NC State 438. Another key split was passing yards: Virginia Tech 128; NC State 329.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Virginia Tech 232; NC State 438
Passing yards
Virginia Tech 128; NC State 329
Rushing yards
Virginia Tech 124; NC State 127
Turnovers
Virginia Tech 0; NC State 3
First downs
Virginia Tech 16; NC State 21
Possession time
Virginia Tech 18:06; NC State 18:35
Third downs
Virginia Tech 4-15; NC State 6-14
Completions-attempts
Virginia Tech 10-21; NC State 27-44
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 438 | 232 |
| Passing Yards | 329 | 128 |
| Rushing Yards | 127 | 124 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-44 | 10-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 18:35 | 18:06 |