Virginia Tech rallies to beat North Carolina 22-19
Ryan Willis threw the go-ahead 1-yard touchdown to Dalton Keene with 19 seconds to help Virginia Tech beat North Carolina 22-19 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
22
North Carolina Tar Heels
19
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 7 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 22 |
| UNC | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 19 |
Kenan Stadium · 50,500 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | @ SMU Mustangs | L 28-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Clemson Tigers | W 20-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 34-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ California Golden Bears | L 20-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | vs Pittsburgh Panthers | L 33-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:19 22-19
Dalton Keene 1 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Ryan Willis Pass to Damon Hazelton for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 9:59 14-19
Freeman Jones 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:17 14-16
Sean Savoy 13 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:02 7-16
Anthony Ratliff-Williams 3 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Field Goal 0:49 7-9
Freeman Jones 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:11 7-6
Freeman Jones 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:47 7-3
Freeman Jones 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:05 7-0
Ryan Willis 33 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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UNC
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:19 · End of Game
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VT 0:19
18 plays, 98 yards, 5:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 22-19
Dalton Keene 1 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Ryan Willis Pass to Damon Hazelton for Two-Point Conversion)
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UNC 6:13
6 plays, 86 yards, 2:51 · Fumble
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VT 9:04
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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UNC 9:59
12 plays, 62 yards, 5:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:59 14-19
Freeman Jones 35 Yd Field Goal
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VT 0:27
7 plays, 54 yards, 3:40 · Interception
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UNC 4:07
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:10 · Missed FG
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VT 7:17
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:17 14-16
Sean Savoy 13 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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UNC 12:02
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:02 7-16
Anthony Ratliff-Williams 3 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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VT 13:32
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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VT
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:49 · End of Half
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UNC 0:49
8 plays, 62 yards, 3:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:49 7-9
Freeman Jones 22 Yd Field Goal
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VT 3:57
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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UNC 5:40
6 plays, 40 yards, 1:20 · Downs
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VT 7:00
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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UNC 8:51
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:26 · Missed FG
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VT 11:17
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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UNC 12:40
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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VT 14:49
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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UNC 1:11
8 plays, 34 yards, 2:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:11 7-6
Freeman Jones 30 Yd Field Goal
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VT 3:45
5 plays, 9 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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UNC 5:34
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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VT 7:46
6 plays, 30 yards, 1:56 · Interception
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UNC 9:47
7 plays, 59 yards, 3:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:47 7-3
Freeman Jones 33 Yd Field Goal
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VT 13:05
4 plays, 45 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:05 7-0
Ryan Willis 33 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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UNC 14:50
1 play, 10 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
VT
UNC
20
1st Downs
21
8-17
3rd down efficiency
6-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
375
Total Yards
522
221
Passing
287
20/36
Comp/Att
22/35
6.1
Yards per pass
8.2
154
Rushing
235
41
Rushing Attempts
38
3.8
Yards per rush
6.2
8-59
Penalties
7-35
2
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
2
Interceptions thrown
0
29:25
Possession
30:35
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