Total Yards
Virginia Tech501
NC State386
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NC State at Virginia Tech
Sep 27, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 4
Away
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Final Score
24 - 45
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech181
NC State247
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech320
NC State139
Turnovers
Virginia Tech0
NC State2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature67°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech25:02
NC State30:55
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Game Story
Virginia Tech pulls away from NC State 45-24
Virginia Tech defeated NC State 45-24 in Week 4 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 501-386 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 45-24. Khalil Herbert run for 37 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) came with {'seconds': 30, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 501 total yards, 320 rushing yards, and 181 passing yards. NC State finished with 386 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 247 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 2-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Virginia Tech led 31-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brian Johnson 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Khalil Herbert run for 37 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 10-0 over NC State).
Field Goal Good
Brian Johnson 46 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 3-0 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Raheem Blackshear run for 8 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-0 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Quincy Patterson II pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 15 yds for a TD VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, false start (Brian Johnson) to the NCSt 8 (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-7 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Quincy Patterson II pass complete to James Mitchell for 16 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 31-7 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Ricky Person Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 7-17 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-24
Virginia Tech defeated NC State.
Total yards
501-386
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
320
Virginia Tech averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
181
Virginia Tech averaged 10.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-9
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 501 | 386 |
| Passing Yards | 181 | 247 |
| Rushing Yards | 320 | 139 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-9 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 8-65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-17 | 19-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 25:02 | 30:55 |