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Photos: NC State football defeats Virginia Tech

N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates after a long run during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates after a long run during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. ehyman@newsobserver.com

N.C. State defeated Virginia Tech 35-28 on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

It is the first time the Wolfpack have won at Lane Stadium since 2004.

Quarterback Brennan Armstrong threw for 203 yards and rushed for 89 more in the victory.

N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) stops Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) stops Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) beats Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong (44) to score on a 28-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) beats Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong (44) to score on a 28-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jacarrius Peak (65) and KC Concepcion (10) celebrate after Concepcion scored on a three-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State’s Jacarrius Peak (65) and KC Concepcion (10) celebrate after Concepcion scored on a three-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) gets his hand on Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1), forcing a bad throw, during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State defensive lineman Red Hibbler (47) gets his hand on Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1), forcing a bad throw, during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) blocks Virginia Tech cornerback Mansoor Delane (4) as KC Concepcion (10) runs for yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) blocks Virginia Tech cornerback Mansoor Delane (4) as KC Concepcion (10) runs for yards during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the field after N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the field after N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) rushes for 43-yards during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) rushes for 43-yards during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s KC Concepcion runs past Virginia Tech safety Nasir Peoples (5) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State’s KC Concepcion runs past Virginia Tech safety Nasir Peoples (5) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) signals for a first down after making the reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) signals for a first down after making the reception during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Kendrick Raphael (20) gains yards as Virginia Tech linebacker Alan Tisdale (34) closes in during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State running back Kendrick Raphael (20) gains yards as Virginia Tech linebacker Alan Tisdale (34) closes in during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Savion Jackson (9) and Davin Vann (1) stand over Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) after he was tackled during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State’s Savion Jackson (9) and Davin Vann (1) stand over Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) after he was tackled during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates with wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) after Conception scored on a 28-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates with wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) after Conception scored on a 28-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Trent Pennix (6) catches a 17-yard touchdown reception thrown by KC Concepcion during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State’s Trent Pennix (6) catches a 17-yard touchdown reception thrown by KC Concepcion during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) celebrates after making a stop during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) celebrates after making a stop during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren leads his team to the field before the Wolfpack’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren leads his team to the field before the Wolfpack’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) winces in pain after being hit hard during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) winces in pain after being hit hard during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State safety Bishop Fitzgerald (19) celebrates after intercepting the ball during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State safety Bishop Fitzgerald (19) celebrates after intercepting the ball during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) motions to the crowd after scoring on a 28-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver KC Concepcion (10) motions to the crowd after scoring on a 28-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) and Jaylon Scott (2) chase down Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) and Jaylon Scott (2) chase down Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates with Anthony Carter Jr. (75), Timothy McKay (52) and Isaiah Shirley (88) after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) celebrates with Anthony Carter Jr. (75), Timothy McKay (52) and Isaiah Shirley (88) after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) tackles Virginia Tech tight end Dae’Quan Wright (8) during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) tackles Virginia Tech tight end Dae’Quan Wright (8) during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State offensive lineman Jacarrius Peak (65) lifts quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) up after Armstrong scored on a one-yard touchdown run during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State offensive lineman Jacarrius Peak (65) lifts quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) up after Armstrong scored on a one-yard touchdown run during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) looks to run past Virginia Tech safety Nasir Peoples (5) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) looks to run past Virginia Tech safety Nasir Peoples (5) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) avoids the tackle by Virginia Tech safety Keonta Jenkins (7) during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State wide receiver Bradley Rozner (80) avoids the tackle by Virginia Tech safety Keonta Jenkins (7) during the second half of N.C. State’s 35-28 victory over Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) warms up before N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) warms up before N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
From left, N.C. State’s C.J. Clark (5), Davin Vann (1) and Savion Jackson (9) warm up before N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
From left, N.C. State’s C.J. Clark (5), Davin Vann (1) and Savion Jackson (9) warm up before N.C. State’s game against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published November 18, 2023 at 5:09 PM with the headline "Photos: NC State football defeats Virginia Tech."

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