In a game against NC State, the #Hokies faced a deficit, with NC State leading 35-14 at the end of the third quarter. However, the #Hokies made a comeback with Kyron Drones making several touchdown passes, bringing the score to 35-28 with 1:40 remaining. Despite their efforts, the #Hokies lost 35-28. The team is now focused on preparing for the upcoming game against UVa, where they aim to secure bowl eligibility.
Nothing doing for UVa on that drive either. Three straight three-and-outs to start. Great start by this #Hokies defense. 9 plays, just 27 yards allowed.
#Hokies go for it on fourth-and-2 ... and Kyrone Drones hits Stephen Gosnell for a 44-yard touchdown on the play-action pass. Tech leads #UVA 10-0 with 3:21 left in the first quarter.
#Hokies are 2-for-2 on third down after Kyron Drones picks up 23 yards to the #UVa 17.
#Hokies v. #UVa Let's do this.
UVa wins the toss and defers. #Hokies will start with the ball.
#Hokies and UVa kicking off soon. https://t.co/RF5s4pVQIm
For the sixth time in the last 11 meetings of this rivalry, the #Hokies face #UVA needing one more win to become bowl eligible. Tech has won the previous five such showdowns.
#Hokies at #UVA kicks off here in about five minutes … https://t.co/6YsGCco9D9
Plenty is up in the air for the #Hokies when they face rival UVa on Saturday. Bowl eligibility, sure, but also the perceived progress of the program's rebuild. That and more from Brent Pry's Tuesday presser: https://t.co/QEwo6y12yG
#Hokies coach Brent Pry on playing #UVA with bowl eligibility on the line: "I think it's an awesome opportunity for us. ... Keep pushing this thing forward."
#Hokies coach Brent Pry on his approach to the #UVA game: "I want our guys excited. They're fired up."
Pry on the #Hokies moving past this loss and preparing for UVa: "We can't hang our heads and feel sorry for ourselves. It hurts. If we sulk about this thing and we don't get focused on the next ... We have to make some strides this week."
#Hokies averaged 7.6 yards per play today -- and lost to N.C. State 35-28.
Kyron Drones with a TD pass to Stephen Gosnell. The 13-yard strike gets the #Hokies within 35-28 with 1:40 left. With only one timeout left, they'll need an onside kick.
It's a one-score game. Drones with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Stephen Gosnell. The #Hokies trail 35-28 with 1:40 remaining.
Drones with a 12-yard TD pass to Felton. #Hokies get within 35-21 with 7:03 left.
End of the third quarter. NC State leads the #Hokies 35-14. Lotta offense that quarter. Wolfpack with 173 yards, VT with 121.
#Hokies don't run an offensive play in more than 10 minutes of game time. Drones with a 34 yard pass to Lane and then a 42-yard TD to Felton. That was quick. Tech's deficit is trimmed to 28-14 with 8:10 left in third quarter.
Armstrong with all the answers tonight. Screen play on third down to Mimms goes for 23 yards down to the #Hokies 2. NC State play-calling has had VT on its heels all night.