Morris, No. 24 Wolfpack rally past Hokies for 22-21 win
— For the second straight home game, North Carolina State found itself down double figures after halftime. And just as before, the 24th-ranked Wolfpack responded with grit and resilience.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
21
NC State Wolfpack
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| NCST | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 22 |
Carter-Finley Stadium · 56,919 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 7:38 21-22
Thayer Thomas 18 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 12:15 21-16
Trent Pennix 7 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:42 21-10
Thayer Thomas 35 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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Touchdown 4:02 21-3
Grant Wells 20 Yd Run (William Ross Kick)
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Touchdown 9:18 14-3
Kaleb Smith 85 Yd pass from Grant Wells (William Ross Kick)
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Touchdown 12:51 7-3
Grant Wells 4 Yd Run (William Ross Kick)
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Field Goal 0:05 0-3
Christopher Dunn 35 Yd Field Goal
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NCST
9 plays, 9 yards, 5:35 · End of Game
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VT 5:35
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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NCST 7:38
7 plays, 60 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:38 21-22
Thayer Thomas 18 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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VT 10:39
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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NCST 12:15
3 plays, 52 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:15 21-16
Trent Pennix 7 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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VT 13:27
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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NCST 1:42
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:42 21-10
Thayer Thomas 35 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Christopher Dunn Kick)
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VT 4:02
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:02 21-3
Grant Wells 20 Yd Run (William Ross Kick)
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NCST 6:28
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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VT 7:23
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:02 · Fumble
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NCST 8:25
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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VT 9:18
1 play, 80 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:18 14-3
Kaleb Smith 85 Yd pass from Grant Wells (William Ross Kick)
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NCST 9:29
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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VT 12:51
6 plays, 78 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:51 7-3
Grant Wells 4 Yd Run (William Ross Kick)
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Field Goal 0:05 0-3
Christopher Dunn 35 Yd Field Goal
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VT
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:05
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NCST
8 plays, 25 yards, 1:13 · Downs
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VT 1:13
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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NCST 1:40
9 plays, 26 yards, 4:45 · Punt
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VT 6:25
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:13 · Fumble
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NCST 8:38
10 plays, 46 yards, 6:15 · Punt
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VT 14:53
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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NCST 1:34
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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VT 3:52
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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NCST 5:56
8 plays, 22 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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VT 8:53
7 plays, 6 yards, 4:44 · Punt
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NCST 13:37
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:23 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
VT
NCST
10
1st Downs
21
1-11
3rd down efficiency
8-19
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
293
Total Yards
356
243
Passing
296
11/22
Comp/Att
26/43
11.0
Yards per pass
6.9
50
Rushing
60
26
Rushing Attempts
34
1.9
Yards per rush
1.8
13-69
Penalties
8-65
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
23:51
Possession
36:09
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