How will NC State recover from this disappointing start?
The lopsided loss raises questions about NC State's readiness after Virginia's dominant performance.
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The coverage 10
- NVirginia routs N.C. State on week 0 opening day in Charlottesville, 34-8
- NNC State football underwhelms in season opener against Virginia
- NDay After Takeaways: NC State embarrassed at Virginia
- NNC State football snap counts, PFF grades and notes: Defense in season-opening loss at Virginia
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- NGame balls: Virginia football 34, NC State 8
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- NVirginia 34-8 NC State (Aug 29, 2026) Game Recap
- NVirginia football dominates NC State in 2026 season opener
- NVirginia handles NC State in season opener
- NFootball vs NC State: Photo Gallery
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