Total Yards
NC State498
VMI191
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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VMI at NC State
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
VMI
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 45
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NC State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
NC State264
VMI176
Rushing Yards
NC State234
VMI15
Turnovers
NC State0
VMI1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature84°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
NC State vs VMI box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
NC State39:03
VMI20:57
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
NC State routs VMI 45-7
NC State defeated VMI 45-7 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 498-191 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
NC State set the terms early in a game that finished 45-7. Robert Kennedy 30 Yd Interception Return (Brayden Narveson Kick) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving VMI the first major swing.
NC State's box score carried the story: 498 total yards, 234 rushing yards, and 264 passing yards. VMI finished with 191 total yards, including 15 on the ground and 176 through the air.
NC State converted 10-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, NC State led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brayden Narveson 31 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Robert Kennedy 30 Yd Interception Return (Brayden Narveson Kick) (VMI led 0-14 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Bradley Rozner for 16 yds for a TD (Brayden Narveson KICK) (NC State led 21-0 over VMI).
Rushing Touchdown
Delbert Mimms III 1 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick) (NC State led 7-0 over VMI).
Field Goal Good
Brayden Narveson 31 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 24-0 over VMI).
Rushing Touchdown
Delbert Mimms III 1 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick) (NC State led 31-0 over VMI).
Passing Touchdown
Collin Shannon pass complete to Egypt Nelson for 22 yds for a TD (Caden Beck KICK) (VMI led 7-31 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-7
NC State defeated VMI.
Total yards
498-191
NC State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
234
NC State averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
264
NC State averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-14
NC State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-10
VMI's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | VMI |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 498 | 191 |
| Passing Yards | 264 | 176 |
| Rushing Yards | 234 | 15 |
| First Downs | 26 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-14 | 1-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-61 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-32 | 14-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 39:03 | 20:57 |