Brennan Armstrong, NC State's quarterback, showcased an impressive performance against Virginia Tech, scoring multiple touchdowns and leading his team to a 35-28 victory. Armstrong's remarkable stats included 10-for-14 passing for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns, along with 13 carries for 68 yards and 1 touchdown. The game saw NC State dominating in various aspects, with a significant yard advantage, first down edge, and time of possession. Despite a valiant effort from Virginia Tech to narrow the deficit, NC State's offensive prowess proved too much for the Hokies, resulting in a hard-fought 35-28 win for NC State. The game also featured a strong offensive performance from both teams, with Virginia Tech averaging 7.6 yards per play despite ultimately falling short against NC State. The final score of 35-28 in favor of NC State reflected the intense battle between the two teams, with Armstrong's standout performance being a defining factor in the outcome.
Virginia Tech with a couple of buckets to go back up by eight, but Tamin Lipsey hits the and-1 for Iowa State. Virginia Tech leads it 56-51 with 6:15 to play.
Pedulla hits the three for Virginia Tech. Hokies lead 29-24. 4:50 to go in the first half.
A 50-yard field goal from Matthew Dapore gets Air Force on the board. Boise State leades 10-3 with 5:22 left in the second quarter.
Virginia Tech going to the line, leading Boise State 61-60, with 7:26 to go. Broncos shooting 51 percent from the field, winning the rebounding battle 30-23. But the Hokies are 16 of 19 from the foul line compared to 6 of 9 for Boise State.
Boise State led by as many as 12, but heads into the locker room trailing 44-41. Broncos got out-rebounded 10-3 to end the half. Virginia Tech ended the half on a 24-10 run.
Virginia Tech battling back with an 8-2 run and Boise State's lead is down to 16-10. Couple quick 3s, not great shots from Boise State, let the Hokies get going. Broncos led 14-2 early. Still shooting 7 for 10 from the field and hold a 6-3 rebounding edge.
Make it 38 unanswered. Boise State's lead is 38-10 on a 5-yard run from Ashton Jeanty with 10:34 left in the third quarter.
That's a 31-point second quarter for Boise State, which leads 31-10 at the half. Impressive resolve after trailing 10-0 early. Three turnovers from the defense, two touchdown passes from Green and 158 yards and two touchdowns from Holani.
That'll do it. #Hokies fall to NC State 35-28 after digging a 21-point hole. Brennan Armstrong accounted for four touchdowns. This will be the sixth time since 2012 that Virginia Tech (5-6, 4-3 ACC) has to beat UVa at the end of the season to keep its bowl hopes alive.
#Hokies averaged 7.6 yards per play today -- and lost to N.C. State 35-28.
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.
End of the third quarter. NC State leads the #Hokies 35-14. Lotta offense that quarter. Wolfpack with 173 yards, VT with 121.
#Hokies finally get a stop. NC State had scored touchdowns on five straight possessions.
NC State is 7-for-10 on third downs. Seven straight conversions. Also 1-for-1 on fourth down. #Hokies defense can't get off the field.
Brennan Armstrong streaks for a 43-yard gain on the ground. He has 113 rushing yards today, and is the first NC State player to eclipse 100 yards on the ground this season.
#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.
Easy TD off the right edge for Brennan Armstrong. It's 28-7 NC State over the #Hokies. About to give this one the "Game ovah" treatment.
Brennan Armstrong keeps for a 1-yard touchdown, his fourth total score of the day (two rushing, two passing). That's a season-high for the QB. NC State 28, Virginia Tech 7. 3Q 9:03. https://t.co/0W8uaEa4NO
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.
Brennan Armstrong today: 10-for-14 105 yards, 2 TDs 13 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD Quite a half against the #Hokies.
Brennan Armstrong fires a 28-yard touchdown to KC Concepcion up the seam. NC State goes up 21-7 with 18 seconds left in the half. Huge, since the Wolfpack start with the ball in the second half. #Hokies
#Hokies face their largest home deficit since the second week of the season with North Carolina State taking a 14-0 lead on Brennan Armstrong's 1-yard run. Wolfpack dominating in all phases. Yard advantage of 148-49 First down edge of 10-2 Time of possession 15:55-9:19
Brennan Armstrong keeps for a 1-yard touchdown run. That's an 8-play, 60-yard drive in 4:51. Back-to-back scoring drives for the Pack, both were at least seven plays and 60 yards. The offense is clicking today. NC State 14, Virginia Tech 0. 2Q 4:46. https://t.co/0W8uaEa4NO
Brennan Armstrong straight ahead for a 1-yard TD run. NC State's about to go up 14-0 on the #Hokies.
Brennan Armstrong hits Kevin Concepcion for a 3-yard touchdown pass. NC State uses a 7-play, 64 drive over 4:02 to score first. NC State 7, Virginia Tech 0. Live game blog: https://t.co/0W8uaEa4NO
Brennan Armstrong picks up 9 yards on NC State's first play on offense. Good run from the graduate QB.