NCSU 35, UVa 31 · Final

AWAY · 1-1 Virginia UVA 1-1

HOME · 2-0 North Carolina State @ NCSU 2-0

WEEK 2 · ACC FINAL FINAL 31 35 Raleigh, NC

WEEK 2 · ACC SAT, SEP 6 4:00 PM Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

ESPN2 NCSU –2.5 · O/U 55.5

SEP 6 4:00P ESPN2 NCSU –2.5 · O/U 55.5

Virginia

1-1

North Carolina State

2-0

Final · 31 - 35

WEEK 2 · ACC Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

Sat, Sep 6 4:00 PM Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh

ESPN2 NCSU –2.5 · O/U 55.5

Recap

NC State rallied to edge Virginia 35-31 in a thrilling ACC showdown that featured five lead changes at Carter-Finley Stadium. Despite J'Mari Taylor's explosive performance with three rushing touchdowns, including a 66-yard burst, the Wolfpack seized control late in the third quarter when Hollywood Smothers punched in his second touchdown of the day. CJ Bailey was a dual-threat force for the Wolfpack, throwing a 27-yard TD pass to Noah Rogers and adding two rushing scores of his own.