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.