US EditionCavaliers’ Late Rally Falls Short in Tight 35-31 Defeat to Wolfpack
N.C. State secured victory with a decisive interception in the final minute, overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit in a high-offense contest featuring over 500 yards by Virginia, officials said.
- On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Virginia lost a close 35-31 non-conference football game to NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Virginia's early success with back-to-back 75-yard touchdown drives and J'Mari Taylor's three rushing touchdowns built a 24-14 halftime lead before NC State rallied.
- Taylor led Virginia's ground attack with 150 yards on 17 carries, while NC State's Hollywood Smothers rushed for 136 yards and three touchdowns as both offenses excelled.
- Virginia converted 68% of third downs , but a crucial interception by NC State's Cian Slone in the end zone with 1:07 remaining sealed the victory for the Wolfpack.
- The loss put Virginia at 1-1 for the season and extended NC State’s winning streak against Virginia to four games, with coach Tony Elliott noting that the Wolfpack executed a key play that his team failed to match.
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Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31
CJ Bailey rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as North Carolina State defeated visiting Virginia 35-31 in a non-league clash between the two Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
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