Well, where do I begin?
NC State’s offensive line made Virginia Tech’s defensive front look like the Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” from the ’70s. Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey had only been sacked four times through the first four games, but the Hokies brought him down five times tonight. VT also racked up eight tackles for loss and two QB hits. Bailey was pressured all night long.
The Hokies set up camp in the Wolfpack backfield.
Coming in, NC State was averaging 4.6 yards per carry as a team, but the Hokies held them to just 1.8. Sophomore Hollywood Smothers entered the game averaging 125.