 On the next play, NC State picked up the game's first first down with a rush up the middle by fullback Mal Crite.Crite picked up another first down on the next play, driving the Wolfpack inside Virginia Tech territory, but the Hokies' defense stiffened and forced the Wolfpack to punt after NC State failed to gain another first down.Tech returned the punt to its 21-yard line, where the Tech offense took over.