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NC State at Virginia Tech
Oct 10, 2015 • Completed
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Final Score
13 - 28

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Game Conditions
Humidity
99%
Precipitation
0.26 in
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Game Story
Virginia Tech beats NC State 28-13
Virginia Tech defeated NC State 28-13 in Week 6 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 358-270 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 28-13. Kyle Bambard 33 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 358 total yards, 200 rushing yards, and 158 passing yards. NC State finished with 270 total yards, including 157 on the ground and 113 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 5-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Virginia Tech led 21-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Travon McMillian 59 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Kyle Bambard 33 Yd Field Goal (NC State led 3-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Jumichael Ramos 8 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Kyle Bambard Kick) (NC State led 10-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Isaiah Ford 5 Yd pass from Brenden Motley (Joey Slye Kick) (Virginia Tech led 14-10 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Isaiah Ford 27 Yd pass from Brenden Motley (Joey Slye Kick) (Virginia Tech led 7-10 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Isaiah Ford 2 Yd pass from Brenden Motley (Joey Slye Kick) (Virginia Tech led 21-10 over NC State).
Field Goal Good
Kyle Bambard 36 Yd Field Goal (NC State led 13-21 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-13
Virginia Tech defeated NC State.
Total yards
358-270
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
200
Virginia Tech averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
158
Virginia Tech averaged 5.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 358 | 270 |
| Passing Yards | 158 | 113 |
| Rushing Yards | 200 | 157 |
| First Downs | 20 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-48 | 9-81 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-29 | 12-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:13 | 32:47 |