Virginia Tech at Virginia
Saturday, November 29, 2003. Virginia took the Commonwealth Cup from Virginia Tech Share
Virginia beat No. 21 Virginia Tech 35–21. It was their 85th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 43–32–5 in the games on file.
Final at Scott Stadium, CharlottesvilleHigh 61°F, low 29°F, 0.56 in. of rainAttendance 60,943
- At kickoff
- 43°F, overcast, wind 14 mph from the west, gusts to 24 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Charlottesville Alb (KCHO), 13 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| Virginia | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
Efficiency
| Virginia Tech | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| −0.06 | First-down EPA | −0.08 |
| 0.21 | Second-down EPA | −0.19 |
| −0.12 | Third-down EPA | 1.06 |
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia Tech 53% to win. Virginia pulled the upset.
The series
Every Virginia Tech–Virginia gameVirginia Tech leads 62–34–5 in 101 meetings on file, counting the 21 since this game.
Around this game
Virginia Tech
- Next gamevs. CaliforniaDec. 26, 2003, Insight Bowl
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 2003
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records
Virginia
- Next gamevs. PittsburghDec. 27, 2003, Continental Tire Bowl
- SeasonVirginia in 2003
- ProgramVirginia history and records