Virginia Tech Hokies vs. NC State Wolfpack: 2022 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 22–21 in Week 9, 2022. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 21, NC State Wolfpack 22.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	0	18	0	21
NC State Wolfpack	0	3	6	12	22

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• MJ Morris (NC State) — 249.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +12.47 EPA
• TEAM (NC State) — 0.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -0.51 EPA
• Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) — 217.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.08 EPA

Rushing

• MJ Morris (NC State) — 28.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Jordan Houston (NC State) — 31.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Malachi Thomas (Virginia Tech) — 21.0 yds -0.55 EPA

Receiving

• Thayer Thomas (NC State) — 10 rec · 118.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Devin Carter (NC State) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Kaleb Smith (Virginia Tech) — 3 rec · 141.0 yds +1.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
MJ Morris	NC State	31	64.5%	249	3	+0.40	+12.47
TEAM	NC State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.51	-0.51
Grant Wells	Virginia Tech	26	42.3%	217	1	-0.04	-1.08
Jack Chambers	NC State	13	46.2%	31	0	-0.26	-3.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia Tech	NC State
Plays	48	77
EPA / play	+0.011	+0.019
Total EPA	+0.51	+1.46
Success rate	31.2%	36.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.041	+0.190
Rush EPA / play	+0.072	-0.222
Yards	308	356

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	3	8	-2.02	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	7	16	-3.14	Punt
Q1	NC State	8	22	-1.72	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	9	-1.24	Punt
Q1	NC State	3	-2	-2.86	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	10	-2.19	Punt
Q2	NC State	10	46	+0.10	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	3	4	-1.83	Punt
Q2	NC State	9	31	+0.50	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	3	7	-0.35	Punt
Q2	NC State	7	25	-0.59	Field goal
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	63	+4.24	Rush TD
Q3	NC State	6	24	-1.51	Punt
Q3	Virginia Tech	1	85	+6.96	Pass TD
Q3	NC State	3	8	-1.92	Punt
Q3	Virginia Tech	5	23	-1.57	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells pass to Kaleb Smith for a touchdown (85 yards) (+6.96 EPA)
2. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells pass to Kaleb Smith for 50 yards (2nd & 16) (+3.94 EPA)
3. Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · MJ Morris pass to Thayer Thomas for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.65 EPA)
4. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells rushes for 20 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.55 EPA)
5. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.38 EPA)
6. Q4 · NC State Wolfpack · MJ Morris pass to Terrell Timmons Jr. for 43 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.29 EPA)
7. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells sacked for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.06 EPA)
8. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells pass to Malachi Thomas for 23 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (22–21) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: MJ Morris (NC State) — 249.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: NC State at 0.019 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Tech Hokies vs NC State Wolfpack?

Virginia Tech Hokies 21, NC State Wolfpack 22 in Week 9 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 21–22.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411146.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

MJ Morris (NC State) led passers with 249.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Virginia Tech Hokies at NC State Wolfpack in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.