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NC State vs. Virginia Tech: How to watch, listen, stream

image_6483441 (3)by: Noah Fleischman09/24/25fleischman_noah
Keenan Jackson
Sep 11, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Keenan Jackson (8) celebrates a first down against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Karon Prunty (3) in second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Luke Jamroz-Imagn Images

After two weeks away from Carter-Finley Stadium, NC State returns home to host Virginia Tech as the Wolfpack looks to return to the win column following its first loss of the season. 

The Pack dropped its first game of the campaign in a 45-33 defeat at Duke this past Saturday after it opened ACC play with a 34-24 win at Wake Forest the previous week. Now, NC State has an opportunity to get back above .500 against conference opponents as Virginia Tech makes just its fourth trip to Raleigh since 2004.

Here’s everything you need to know on how to watch, listen or stream the Wolfpack’s fifth game of the 2025 campaign.

What time does the game start?

NC State vs. Virginia Tech kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET. 

What television channel is the NC State game on?

The game will be broadcast on The CW. Thom Brennaman (play-by-play), Will Blackmon (analyst) and Wes Bryant (sideline) will be on the call.

Where can I find the NC State game on the radio?

While you’re reading TheWolfpacker.com’s in-game coverage, you can tune in to the game on the radio. NC State vs. Virginia Tech will be broadcast on 101.5 FM in Raleigh. Radio pregame coverage begins two hours prior to kickoff with Matt Chazanow (play-by-play), Johnny Evans (analyst) and Tony Haynes (sideline) on the broadcast. 

Where can I stream the game?

The game can also be streamed on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app. The radio broadcast can be streamed through the Varsity Network App or on Sirius/XM channel 383.

Where can I read about the game?

TheWolfpacker.com has you covered for all pregame and postgame content from the Wolfpack’s game against the Hokies and our staff will have live updates throughout the contest as well. 

NC State vs. Virginia Tech game notes

– Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 28-20-4, but NC State has won each of the last two meetings. The Wolfpack beat the Hokies 22-21 at Carter-Finley Stadium in 2022 before it knocked off Virginia Tech 35-28 at Lane Stadium in 2023. Both programs have played 52 times dating back 125 years, but the foes have met just eight times since the Hokies joined the ACC in 2004.

– NC State’s coaching staff has a pair of connections to Virginia Tech as cornerbacks coach Brian Mitchell served on the Hokies’ staff from 2016-19, while defensive line coach Charley Wiles was a staple within the program as he spent 24 seasons in Blacksburg. 

– Redshirt sophomore running back Hollywood Smothers leads the ACC with 503 rushing yards, the fifth-most in FBS, through the first four weeks. He is one of five players nationally to have three or more 100-yard rushing games this season — the only in the conference to this point.