Virginia Cavaliers vs. NC State Wolfpack: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated Virginia Cavaliers 35–31 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 31, NC State Wolfpack 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	12	9	6	0	31
NC State Wolfpack	6	6	18	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• CJ Bailey (NC State) — 200.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +10.99 EPA
• Chandler Morris (Virginia) — 257.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +5.67 EPA

Rushing

• J'Mari Taylor (Virginia) — 150.0 yds · 3 TD +0.32 EPA
• Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 140.0 yds · 2 TD +0.51 EPA
• Xavier Brown (Virginia) — 42.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Cam Ross (Virginia) — 5 rec · 40.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Trell Harris (Virginia) — 7 rec · 52.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Jahmal Edrine (Virginia) — 6 rec · 68.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
CJ Bailey	NC State	23	69.6%	200	1	+0.48	+10.99
Chandler Morris	Virginia	43	69.8%	257	1	+0.13	+5.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	NC State
Plays	75	58
EPA / play	+0.234	+0.443
Total EPA	+17.57	+25.69
Success rate	40.0%	51.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.132	+0.478
Rush EPA / play	+0.372	+0.420
Yards	529	416

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Virginia	10	80	+6.88	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	5	75	+6.49	Rush TD
Q1	Virginia	12	75	+5.96	Rush TD
Q1	NC State	9	75	+6.27	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia	6	17	-1.79	Punt
Q2	NC State	3	9	-0.97	Punt
Q2	Virginia	10	69	+1.40	Field goal
Q2	NC State	3	1	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Virginia	7	27	+3.68	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	NC State	8	75	+6.83	Rush TD
Q3	Virginia	5	15	-2.08	Punt
Q3	NC State	5	80	+6.65	Rush TD
Q3	Virginia	3	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q3	NC State	9	75	+6.06	Rush TD
Q3	Virginia	4	52	+1.00	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · J'Mari Taylor rushes 39 yards for a touchdown (+5.76 EPA)
2. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · J'Mari Taylor rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+5.53 EPA)
3. Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Hollywood Smothers rushes for 57 yards (1st & 10) (+4.07 EPA)
4. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Chandler Morris pass intercepted (-3.71 EPA)
5. Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass to Noah Rogers for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.39 EPA)
6. Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+3.31 EPA)
7. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Chandler Morris pass to Jahmal Edrine for 13 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.14 EPA)
8. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Chandler Morris rushes for 42 yards (1st & 10) (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

• NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (35–31) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: CJ Bailey (NC State) — 200.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NC State at 0.443 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 Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack?

Virginia Cavaliers 31, NC State Wolfpack 35 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 31–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754524.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

CJ Bailey (NC State) led passers with 200.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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