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NC State lost 34-8 to Virginia after being beaten at the line of scrimmage and in turnover margin, with Dave Doeren saying the team was not adequately prepared.

Quarterback CJ Bailey completed 12 passes for only 84 yards, missed option reads, held the ball too long and failed to match the offseason expectations for his development.

NC State relied heavily on shotgun with little motion, repeated ineffective concepts after halftime, and produced a three-and-out or turnover on eight of its first 11 drives.

The offensive line protected the passer reasonably well but was overpowered in the running game, leaving NC State one-dimensional.

NC State's defense tackled poorly and was not prepared for Beau Pribula's quarterback runs, while repeated short offensive possessions compounded the unit's fatigue.