NC State’s Losing Streak Was Extended To Two Games Because NC State Was Topped By Virginia Tech 23-21 Saturday In Raleigh Because John Love Kicked, Made Game Winning 49 Yard Field Goal
Coming into the game with Virginia Tech NC State was on a 1 game losing streak following their 45-33 loss at Duke on Saturday September 20, 2025 where quarterback CJ Bailey threw 3 interceptions lost a fumble.
NC State’s losing streak was extended to two games because NC State was topped 23-21 by Virginia Tech Saturday in North Carolina’s state capital because John Love kicked, made game winning 49 yard field goal.
Before John Love kicked, made game winning 49 yard field goal for Virginia Tech Jordan Love kicked 39 yard field goal giving Virginia Tech a 3-0 lead in 1st quarter before tight end Dante Daniels caught 4 yard pass from quarterback CJ Bailey , Kanoah , Vinesett kicked, made extra point giving NC State 7-3 lead . In 2nd quarter Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins caught 11 yard pass from quarterback Kyron Drones. John Love kicked, made extra point giving Virginia Tech 10-7 lead before Jordan Love would extend that lead with 32 yard field goal in 2nd quarter. Though, Virginia Tech’s lead would be brief as Keenan Jackson wide receiver for NC State would catch 32 yard pass from CJ Bailey , Kanoah Vinesett would kick, make extra point giving NC State a 14-13 in 3rd quarter. Though,NC State’s lead would be brief as Virginia Tech wide receiver Cameron Seldon would catch 4 yard pass from quarterback Kyron Drones John Love would kick, make extra point giving Virginia Tech a 20-14 lead.
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Following NC State’s losing streak being extended to two games because they were topped by Virginia Tech 23-21 Saturday in North Carolina’s state capital because John Love kicked, made extra point NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren had this to say about his team that playing with heavy heart because Defensive Coordinator DJ Eliot’s daughter died Saturday following five year battle with cancer!
The kids did want to play well. They care a lot about Coach,”
Everybody’s heart hurts for him and his family, and we wanted to bring them some levity to the situation that they’re dealing with. It’s tragic. … I can’t even tell you how hard this week’s been. The kids — emotionally, physically, mentally — were there, and they wanted to play really well.”
According to Jadyn Watson Fisher News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article312183132.html
NC State is now going to prepare to step away from Atlantic Coast Conference play for a game hosting Campbell who unlike them is in Coastal Athletic Association who like is on a losing streak of their own as they lost to Western Carolina on Saturday September 27, 2025 in a where Campbell came up short 42-35 following Kamden Sixkiller 5 yard run Alex Crabb kicked, made extra point.
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Following Campbell’s 42-35 loss to Western Carolina Head Coach Braxton Harris had this to say about his team!
I thought our kids holistically played Campbell Football gave us a chance to tie up the game in 4th quarter. How do well we played defensively in 2nd half. We just can’t have the worst half in football. Because of this teams characteristics.
According https://gocamels.com/news/2025/9/27/football-catamounts-hold-off-campbell-comeback-42-35.aspx
Kickoff is set for 2:00pm from Carter Finley Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN +/ ACC Network Extra! Though, who is commentating the game is to be determined!