Hokies, Wolfpack meet on the gridiron for 51st time on Thursday
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10/25/2022 8:00:00 AM
Tech currently leads the series 28-18-4, winning five of the last six matchups, which have all come since 2004 when the Hokies joined the ACC. The last game between the two programs was in Lane Stadium on Sept. 26, 2020, when the Hokies beat the Wolfpack by a score of 45-24. Running back Khalil “Juice” Herbert led the team in rushing with 104 yards and one touchdown off just six attempts. The defense dominated, totaling seven TFLs, six sacks and two interceptions. For a closer look of the two’s history, read below for Tech’s Series Snapshot, presented by AAA.
Oct. 2, 2010 – Virginia Tech 41, NC State 30 (Raleigh, N.C.)
The last time the two battled in Raleigh was a little over a decade ago, when a late-game comeback helped the Hokies overcome a 17-point deficit and secure the win. Tech found itself down early, after two touchdowns from quarterback Russell Wilson and a field goal from kicker Josh Czajkowski put NC State up 17-0 moments into the second quarter. After that, the Hokies kicked it into high gear, led by quarterback Tyrod Taylor and running back Darren Evans, with the two combining for 281 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Through the air, Taylor passed for 123 yards and three touchdowns. Tech capped off the comeback with a 39-yard passing touchdown to wide receiver Jarrett Boykin with just under 90 seconds left in the game. The 17-point rally marked the biggest comeback under head coach Frank Beamer at the time.
Running back David Wilson avoids NC State linebacker Zach Gentry.
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor delivers a pass on the run with NC State defensive lineman Brian Slay trailing.
Wide receiver Jarrett Boykin tries to escape a tackle by NC State defensive back Brandan Bishop.
Defensive lineman Antoine Hopkins pursues NC State quarterback Russell Wilson.
Nov. 21, 2009 – Virginia Tech 38, NC State 10 (Blacksburg, Va.)
The 2009 matchup between the two programs…
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