Patterson steps up, leads No. 20 Hokies past NC State 45-24
Quincy Patterson II came off the bench to throw two touchdown passes and run for another score, leading No. 20 Virginia Tech to a 45-24 victory over NC State on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
NC State Wolfpack
24
Virginia Tech Hokies
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCST | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| VT | 17 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 45 |
Lane Stadium · 1,000 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Duke Blue Devils | L 3-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 31-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ Stanford Cardinal | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Louisville Cardinals | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:03 24-45
Jordan Houston 1 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Touchdown 8:56 17-45
Quincy Patterson II 1 Yd Run (Braxton Burmeister Pass to Kaleb Smith for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 2:18 17-37
C.J. Riley 7 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Field Goal 5:22 10-37
Brian Johnson 49 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:35 10-34
Brian Johnson 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-31
Christopher Dunn 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:42 7-31
James Mitchell 16 Yd pass from Quincy Patterson II (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:48 7-24
Tayvion Robinson 15 Yd pass from Quincy Patterson II (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:22 7-17
Ricky Person Jr. 3 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Touchdown 7:11 0-17
Raheem Blackshear 8 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 8:30 0-10
Khalil Herbert 37 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Field Goal 12:13 0-3
Brian Johnson 46 Yd Field Goal
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VT
6 plays, 42 yards, 4:02 · End of Game
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NCST 4:03
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:03 24-45
Jordan Houston 1 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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VT 8:56
3 plays, 50 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:56 17-45
Quincy Patterson II 1 Yd Run (Braxton Burmeister Pass to Kaleb Smith for Two-Point Conversion)
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NCST 10:26
13 plays, 42 yards, 5:00 · Downs
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VT 0:26
5 plays, 30 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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NCST 2:18
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:18 17-37
C.J. Riley 7 Yd pass from Devin Leary (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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VT 5:22
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:22 10-37
Brian Johnson 49 Yd Field Goal
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NCST 9:01
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:34 · Punt
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VT 10:35
4 plays, -1 yard, 0:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:35 10-34
Brian Johnson 29 Yd Field Goal
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NCST 11:31
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:25 · Interception
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NCST 15:00
5 plays, 46 yards, 0:36 · Field Goal
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VT 0:42
3 plays, 74 yards, 1:06 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 10-31
Christopher Dunn 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:42 7-31
James Mitchell 16 Yd pass from Quincy Patterson II (Brian Johnson Kick)
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NCST 1:48
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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VT 2:48
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:48 7-24
Tayvion Robinson 15 Yd pass from Quincy Patterson II (Brian Johnson Kick)
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NCST 7:22
7 plays, 49 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:22 7-17
Ricky Person Jr. 3 Yd Run (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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VT 9:19
3 plays, -17 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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NCST 11:08
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:37 · Punt
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VT 12:45
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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NCST 14:48
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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VT 2:01
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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NCST 4:24
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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VT 7:11
3 plays, 33 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:11 0-17
Raheem Blackshear 8 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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NCST 8:04
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:26 · Interception
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VT 8:30
3 plays, 64 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:30 0-10
Khalil Herbert 37 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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NCST 10:00
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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VT 12:13
6 plays, 46 yards, 2:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:13 0-3
Brian Johnson 46 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
NCST
VT
19
1st Downs
22
5-16
3rd down efficiency
2-9
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
386
Total Yards
495
247
Passing
181
19/33
Comp/Att
11/17
7.5
Yards per pass
10.6
139
Rushing
314
42
Rushing Attempts
41
3.3
Yards per rush
7.7
8-65
Penalties
5-40
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
30:55
Possession
29:05
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