NC State Hosts Virginia Tech in Key ACC Showdown on September 27

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina State University (NC State) football team will face Virginia Tech on Saturday, September 27, at 7 p.m. at Carter-Finley Stadium. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Coming off a tough 45-33 loss against Duke, NC State, now 3-1, aims to rebound in front of a home crowd. Head coach Dave Doeren emphasized the need for a stronger performance after last week’s mistakes, which included four turnovers and mishaps on special teams. Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey, who struggled with three interceptions last game, is seeking redemption.

Virginia Tech enters the game with a 1-3 record, having recently fired head coach Brent Pry after a disappointing loss to Old Dominion. Offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery has stepped in as the interim head coach, hoping to steer the team toward its first FBS victory after a previous win against Wofford.

These teams have a long-standing rivalry, meeting 52 times since their series began 125 years ago. NC State has claimed victory in three of the last eight encounters since Virginia Tech joined the ACC in 2004, including the last two games in 2022 and 2023.

Star running back Daylan Smothers has emerged as a standout player, rushing for over 100 yards in each of the last three games and leading the ACC with 503 total rushing yards this season. His impressive performances have helped stabilize the Wolfpack’s offense.

The game promises to be exciting, with kick-off set for 7 p.m. EST on The CW Network. Fans can follow the action closely for updates and insights.