NC State 2026 Season Started With 34-8 Loss To Virginia Saturday In Charlottesville

No team on the gridiron ever wants to start out a new season with a loss.

However,

That is how NC State’s season started with 34-8 loss to Virginia Saturday in Charlottesville where defensively NC State surrendered 34 points to Virginia . In the 1st quarter Will Bettridge kicked, made 47 yard field goal while Xavier Brown who running back ran for 1 yard touchdown while Will Bettridge kicked, made extra point extending Virginia lead over NC State 10 -0 before Xavier Brown would get involved in the offense again for Virginia as he would catch 45 yard pass from quarterback Beau Pribula while Will Bettridge would kick, make extra point extending Virginia lead yet again on NC State this time 17-0 in 2nd quarter . In the 3rd quarter Deshawn Martin who is wide receiver Will Bettridge would kick, make extra point extending Virginia’s lead on NC State yet again this time 24-0 before NC State finally was able to get on scoreboard as Will Wilson who is quarterback would run for a yard to fellow quarterback CJ Bailey would pass to Deandre Desinor making score 24-8 Virginia before Virginia would get on scoreboard in 4th quarter yet again with touchdown as well as a field goal.

Following NC State’s 34-8 loss to Virginia in Charlottesville Head Coach Dave Doeren The world’s not going to end, but it was disappointing as hell, to say the least, to see how we played today,”“I own that. That’s on me. Everybody can blame the head coach. That’s great. I’m going to go in there and work my (backside) off for these guys and help them.”

According to article by Associated Press On ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401858202

NC State now has a bye week before welcoming Richmond on Friday September 11, 2026 in North Carolina’s state capital!

Kickoff is set for 7:00pm Eastern Time from Carter Finely Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ESPNU!

Though,

Who is commentating is to be determined!