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NC State football snap counts, PFF grades and notes: Offense vs. Virginia Tech

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman09/28/25fleischman_noah
Terrell Anderson
Sep 27, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Terrell Anderson (9) celebrates a down during the first half of the game against Virginia Tech Hokies at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

For the first time this season, NC State's offense struggled to find the end zone at a consistent rate. And it proved costly in a 23-21 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium. Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey was 26-of-34 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns, while he was sacked a season-most five times in the defeat. Redshirt sophomore Hollywood Smothers posted 16 carries for 67 yards (4.2 yards per carry) to lead a sputtering rushing attack against the Hokies' defensive front. Sophomore wideout Terrell Anderson, meanwhile, paced NC State with 65 receiving yards on four catches. Senior tight end Dante Daniels, who caught a four-yard touchdown in his lone reception of the night, was the Wolfpack's highest-rated offensive player, according to Pro Football Focus, while freshman quarterback Will Wilson and Bailey weren't far behind. Let’s take a look at NC State's full list of initial PFF grades and snap counts with notes to put some of the data into context.