Right around the time the Virginia Tech Hokies and N.C. State Wolfpack kicked off on Saturday afternoon; the Louisville Cardinals defeated the Miami Hurricanes 38-31 to clinch an appearance in the ACC championship game against Florida State.
That meant any outside chance the Hokies had of playing the ACC title game ended.
It wouldn't have mattered as the Hokies (5-6, 4-3) were dominated by the Wolfpack 35-28 in a game where the defense had no answer for N.C. State quarterback — and former Virginia QB — Brennan Armstrong.
Armstrong became the latest opposing quarterback to have a successful day on the ground against the Virginia Tech defense, finishing with 21 carries for 89 yards and two touchdowns.