Jackson, No. 14 Virginia Tech routs North Carolina 59-7
Josh Jackson threw three touchdown passes and No. 14 Virginia Tech scored on fumble, interception and punt returns to rout North Carolina 59-7 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Carolina Tar Heels
7
Virginia Tech Hokies
59
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| VT | 14 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 59 |
Lane Stadium · 65,632 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ UConn Huskies | W 38-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Miami Hurricanes | L 35-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Syracuse Orange | L 30-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Duke Blue Devils | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Pittsburgh Panthers | W 21-17 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:01 7-59
Jalen Holston 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:05 7-52
Anthony Ratliff-Williams 43 Yd pass from Chazz Surratt (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 3:01 0-52
Samuel Denmark 16 Yd pass from AJ Bush (Joey Slye Kick)
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Field Goal 10:01 0-45
Joey Slye 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:40 0-42
Cam Phillips 8 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 0:05 0-35
Eric Kumah 8 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 1:49 0-28
Reggie Floyd 69 Yd Interception Return (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 5:33 0-21
Travon McMillian 4 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 2:32 0-14
Greg Stroman 91 Yd Punt Return (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 4:53 0-7
Ricky Walker 12 Yd Fumble Return (Joey Slye Kick)
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VT
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:53 · End of Game
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UNC 1:53
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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VT 2:54
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:19 · Downs
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UNC 5:13
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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VT 7:01
14 plays, 75 yards, 7:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:01 7-59
Jalen Holston 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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UNC 14:05
8 plays, 70 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:05 7-52
Anthony Ratliff-Williams 43 Yd pass from Chazz Surratt (Freeman Jones Kick)
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VT 3:01
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:01 0-52
Samuel Denmark 16 Yd pass from AJ Bush (Joey Slye Kick)
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UNC 4:24
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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VT 6:42
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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UNC 8:31
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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VT 10:01
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:01 0-45
Joey Slye 37 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 11:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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VT 12:40
3 plays, 15 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:40 0-42
Cam Phillips 8 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)
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UNC 13:36
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:24 · Interception
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UNC
1 play, 1 yard, 0:05 · End of Half
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VT 0:05
6 plays, 70 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:05 0-35
Eric Kumah 8 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)
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UNC 1:20
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:29 · Punt
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UNC 1:49
8 plays, 49 yards, 3:44 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:49 0-28
Reggie Floyd 69 Yd Interception Return (Joey Slye Kick)
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VT 5:33
12 plays, 55 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:33 0-21
Travon McMillian 4 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)
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UNC 10:27
9 plays, 11 yards, 4:08 · Punt
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VT 14:35
5 plays, 37 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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UNC 0:40
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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UNC 2:32
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:21 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:32 0-14
Greg Stroman 91 Yd Punt Return (Joey Slye Kick)
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UNC 4:53
1 play, -7 yards, 0:07 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:53 0-7
Ricky Walker 12 Yd Fumble Return (Joey Slye Kick)
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VT 5:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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UNC 6:29
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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VT 8:35
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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UNC 10:33
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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VT 12:29
8 plays, 46 yards, 2:31 · Missed FG
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
UNC
VT
11
1st Downs
21
3-17
3rd down efficiency
8-17
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
172
Total Yards
383
118
Passing
202
8/22
Comp/Att
15/27
5.4
Yards per pass
7.5
54
Rushing
181
42
Rushing Attempts
46
1.3
Yards per rush
3.9
14-100
Penalties
7-60
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
30:15
Possession
29:45
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