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Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech

Saturday, September 24, 2005

No. 4 Virginia Tech beat No. 15 Georgia Tech 51–⁠7. It was their third meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 2–⁠1.

Away15Georgia Tech7–⁠5 in 2005
7
Home4Virginia Tech11–⁠2 in 2005
51

Final at Lane Stadium, BlacksburgTV: ABCAttendance 65,115College GameDay broadcast from here, September 24, 2005 (Wikipedia)

At kickoff
79°F, clear, wind 10 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; New River Valley Airport (KPSK), 25 km from the stadium, 10 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Georgia Tech00707
Virginia Tech141024351

Standouts

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Photos from the game

  • Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, 2005
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  • Virginia Tech fans gather to watch College Gameday (en)
    Virginia Tech fans gather to watch College Gameday (en)Photo: User:B, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Reggie Ball under center for Georgia Tech against Virginia Tech
    Reggie Ball under center for Georgia Tech against Virginia TechPhoto: User:B, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Chris Fowler and the gang gather at the Home Depot field during College Gameday.
    Chris Fowler and the gang gather at the Home Depot field during College Gameday.Photo: User:B, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Player stats

Georgia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Reggie Ball11/2714312
Taylor Bennett2/5000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
P.J. Daniels1048029
Tashard Choice929012
Rashaun Grant3804
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Calvin Johnson5123159
Tashard Choice1606
Mike Cox3606
Michael Matthews1404

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Marcus Vick13/1822310
Cory Holt0/4000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Mike Imoh115519
Cedric Humes123719
George Bell415012
Branden Ore61104
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Josh Hyman252035
David Clowney347031
Jeff King346120
Eddie Royal244042
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Xavier Adibi1251
Chris Ellis1291

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Georgia TechVirginia Tech
217Total yards320
154Passing yards240
74Rushing yards97
4.5Yards per pass10.1
3.0Yards per rush2.2
6First downs15
2–⁠16Third downs2–⁠13
1–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠2
3Turnovers0
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
22:11Possession18:55

Efficiency

Georgia TechVirginia Tech
21%Success rate33%
0.02EPA per play−0.05
1.68Explosiveness0.76
−0.17Rushing EPA−0.20
0.16Passing EPA0.23
19%Passing-down success20%
−0.26First-down EPA−0.04
0.30Second-down EPA0.12
−0.05Third-down EPA−0.08

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 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Virginia Tech end zoneGeorgia Tech end zoneQ1 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 5 playsQ1 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ1 Georgia TechDefensive TD, 10 plays (Virginia Tech scores)Q1 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 1 playQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Georgia TechResult not recorded, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechField goal, 6 playsQ2 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 Georgia TechPunt, 4 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Georgia TechEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 Georgia TechPunt, 5 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 Georgia TechTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 Virginia TechField goal, 7 playsQ3 Georgia TechDefensive TD, 1 play (Virginia Tech scores)Q3 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 Georgia TechDefensive TD, 2 plays (Virginia Tech scores)Q3 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechField goal, 9 playsQ4 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 Georgia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 Georgia TechMissed FG, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Virginia Tech drives left to right, Georgia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  2. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  3. Q1 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  4. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 50 yards
  5. Q1 Georgia TechDefensive TD, 10 plays (Virginia Tech scores), 62 yards
  6. Q1 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  7. Q1 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 1 play, −75 yards
  8. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  9. Q2 Georgia TechResult not recorded, 3 plays, 5 yards
  10. Q2 Virginia TechField goal, 6 plays, 8 yards
  11. Q2 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  12. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  13. Q2 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  14. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 6 plays, 66 yards
  15. Q2 Georgia TechPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  16. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  17. Q2 Georgia TechEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  18. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 6 plays, 75 yards
  19. Q3 Georgia TechPunt, 5 plays, 23 yards
  20. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  21. Q3 Georgia TechTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 66 yards
  22. Q3 Virginia TechField goal, 7 plays, 30 yards
  23. Q3 Georgia TechDefensive TD, 1 play (Virginia Tech scores), 0 yards
  24. Q3 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  25. Q3 Georgia TechDefensive TD, 2 plays (Virginia Tech scores), 1 yard
  26. Q3 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  27. Q3 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  28. Q4 Virginia TechField goal, 9 plays, 52 yards
  29. Q4 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  30. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  31. Q4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 7 yards
  32. Q4 Georgia TechPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  33. Q4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 4 yards
  34. Q4 Georgia TechMissed FG, 4 plays, −6 yards
  35. Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 2 plays, −4 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Virginia Tech 14, Georgia Tech 0
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 20PJ Daniels rush for no gain to the GaTch 20.
14:002nd & 10 at own 20Reggie Ball pass complete to Pat Clark for 6 yards to the GaTch 26.
13:403rd & 4 at own 26Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
13:354th & 4 at own 26Ben Arndt punt for 45 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 4 yards to the VaTch 33.
Virginia Tech Punt, 5 plays
13:201st & 10 at own 33Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 7 yards to the VaTch 40.
13:072nd & 3 at own 40Cedric Humes rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 43 for a 1ST down.
12:251st & 10 at own 43Cedric Humes rush for no gain to the VaTch 43.
11:452nd & 10 at own 43Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 2 yards to the VaTch 45.
11:353rd & 8 at own 45Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 11:35.
11:283rd & 8 at own 45Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 7 yards to the GaTch 48.
11:194th & 1 at opp 48Nic Schmitt punt for 48 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
11:131st & 10 at own 20Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
11:122nd & 10 at own 20Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
11:083rd & 10 at own 20Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
10:534th & 10 at own 20Ben Arndt punt for 30 yards punt out-of-bounds at the 50 yard line.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 4 plays
10:531st & 10 at the 50Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start on Jeff King accepted.
10:101st & 15 at own 45Mike Imoh rush for 9 yards to the GaTch 46.
10:002nd & 6 at opp 46Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 31 yards to the GaTch 15 for a 1ST down.
9:291st & 10 at opp 15Mike Imoh rush for 3 yards to the GaTch 12.
9:302nd & 7 at opp 12Marcus Vick pass complete to Jeff King for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 6, Georgia Tech 0
9:30Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 7, Georgia Tech 0
8:58Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Defensive TD, 10 plays (Virginia Tech scores)
8:501st & 10 at own 20Georgia Tech penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
8:001st & 20 at own 10Reggie Ball pass complete to Calvin Johnson for 19 yards to the GaTch 29.
7:452nd & 1 at own 29PJ Daniels rush for 28 yards to the VaTch 43 for a 1ST down.
7:351st & 10 at opp 43Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
7:242nd & 10 at opp 43Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 07:24.
7:102nd & 10 at opp 43PJ Daniels rush for 9 yards to the VaTch 34.
6:063rd & 1 at opp 34Reggie Ball rush for no gain to the VaTch 34.
4:504th & 1 at opp 34Reggie Ball pass complete to Calvin Johnson for 14 yards to the VaTch 20 for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at opp 20PJ Daniels rush for 1 yard to the VaTch 19.
4:402nd & 9 at opp 19Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
4:303rd & 9 at opp 19PJ Daniels rush for 1 yard to the VaTch 18.
3:504th & 8 at opp 18Travis Bell 35 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 14, Georgia Tech 0
3:25Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.
3:41Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards returned by Chris Woods for 32 yards to the GaTch 32.
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
3:361st & 10 at own 32Tashard Choice rush for no gain to the GaTch 32.
2:432nd & 10 at own 32Reggie Ball pass complete to Michael Matthews for 1 yard to the GaTch 33.
2:003rd & 9 at own 33Reggie Ball pass complete to Tashard Choice for 6 yards to the GaTch 39.
2:004th & 3 at own 39Ben Arndt punt for 25 yards downed at the VaTch 36.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
1:281st & 10 at own 36Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start on Jeff King accepted.
1:201st & 15 at own 31Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
1:002nd & 15 at own 31Marcus Vick rush for 6 yards to the VaTch 37.
0:003rd & 9 at own 37Marcus Vick rush for 2 yards to the VaTch 39.
Q2 15:004th & 7 at own 39Nic Schmitt punt for 60 yards downed at the GaTch 1.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 24, Georgia Tech 0
Georgia Tech Result not recorded, 3 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 1Georgia Tech penalty 0 yard false start accepted.
14:201st & 10 at own 1Tashard Choice rush for 4 yards to the GaTch 5.
13:352nd & 6 at own 5Tashard Choice rush for 2 yards to the GaTch 7.
13:093rd & 4 at own 7Reggie Ball pass complete to Mike Cox for a loss of 1 yard to the GaTch 6.
13:094th & 5 at own 6Ben Arndt punt for 49 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 9 yards to the VaTch 46, Georgia Tech penalty 15 yard personal foul on Gavin Tarquinio accepted.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 6 plays
12:331st & 10 at opp 31Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 6 yards to the GaTch 25.
12:262nd & 4 at opp 25Mike Imoh rush for 6 yards to the GaTch 19 for a 1ST down.
11:301st & 10 at opp 19Mike Imoh rush for 1 yard to the GaTch 18.
11:102nd & 9 at opp 18Marcus Vick rush for no gain to the GaTch 18.
10:153rd & 9 at opp 18Marcus Vick sacked by Elris Anyaibe at the GaTch 23 for a loss of 5 yards.
9:564th & 14 at opp 23Brandon Pace 40 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 17, Georgia Tech 0
9:50Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards returned by Chris Woods for 20 yards to the VaTch 20, Georgia Tech penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
9:501st & 10 at own 10Georgia Tech penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
9:371st & 15 at own 5PJ Daniels rush for 3 yards to the GaTch 8.
8:502nd & 12 at own 8Reggie Ball sacked at the GaTch 1 for a loss of 7 yards.
8:103rd & 19 at own 1PJ Daniels rush for 7 yards to the GaTch 8.
7:334th & 12 at own 8Ben Arndt punt for 45 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 7 yards to the GaTch 46.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
7:281st & 10 at opp 46Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
7:002nd & 10 at opp 46Cedric Humes rush for no gain to the GaTch 46.
6:523rd & 10 at opp 46Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
6:424th & 10 at opp 46Nic Schmitt punt for 46 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
6:341st & 10 at own 20Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
6:342nd & 10 at own 20Georgia Tech penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
6:002nd & 20 at own 10Reggie Ball sacked at the GaTch 6 for a loss of 4 yards.
5:003rd & 24 at own 6Reggie Ball pass complete to Pat Clark for 4 yards to the GaTch 10.
4:264th & 20 at own 10Ben Arndt punt for 55 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 19 yards to the VaTch 46, Virginia Tech penalty 20 yard illegal block accepted.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 6 plays
4:261st & 10 at own 34Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
3:572nd & 10 at own 34Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Hyman for 17 yards to the GaTch 49 for a 1ST down.
3:501st & 10 at opp 49Marcus Vick pass complete to Jeff King for 12 yards to the GaTch 37 for a 1ST down.
3:401st & 10 at opp 37Marcus Vick pass complete to Justin Harper for 20 yards to the GaTch 17 for a 1ST down.
3:201st & 10 at opp 17Mike Imoh rush for 10 yards to the GaTch 7 for a 1ST down.
2:421st & goal at opp 7Mike Imoh rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 23, Georgia Tech 0
2:42Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, Georgia Tech 0
2:42Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Punt, 4 plays
2:331st & 10 at own 20Tashard Choice rush for 12 yards to the GaTch 32 for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at own 32Tashard Choice rush for no gain to the GaTch 32.
1:252nd & 10 at own 32Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
1:123rd & 10 at own 32Reggie Ball pass complete to Michael Matthews for 4 yards to the GaTch 36.
1:074th & 6 at own 36Ben Arndt punt for 39 yards downed at the VaTch 25.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
1:071st & 10 at own 25Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:471st & 15 at own 20Cedric Humes rush for 4 yards to the VaTch 24.
0:122nd & 11 at own 24Cedric Humes rush for no gain to the VaTch 24.
0:113rd & 11 at own 24Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 00:11.
0:073rd & 11 at own 24Cedric Humes rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 27.
0:074th & 8 at own 27Timeout GEORGIA TECH, clock 00:07.
0:004th & 8 at own 27Nic Schmitt punt for 44 yards, returned by Greg Smith for 5 yards to the GaTch 34.
Q3 14:55Ben Arndt kickoff for 49 yards returned by Jordan Trott for 8 yards to the VaTch 25.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 48, Georgia Tech 7
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 6 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 25Cedric Humes rush for no gain to the VaTch 25.
14:402nd & 10 at own 25Georgia Tech penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
13:402nd & 5 at own 30Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 9 yards to the VaTch 39 for a 1ST down.
12:581st & 10 at own 39Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 42 yards to the GaTch 19 for a 1ST down.
12:431st & 10 at opp 19Cedric Humes rush for 9 yards to the GaTch 10.
12:102nd & 1 at opp 10Cedric Humes rush for 5 yards to the GaTch 5 for a 1ST down.
11:541st & goal at opp 5Cedric Humes rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 30, Georgia Tech 0
11:54Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 31, Georgia Tech 0
11:54Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Punt, 5 plays
11:391st & 10 at own 20PJ Daniels rush for a loss of 1 yard to the GaTch 19.
11:002nd & 11 at own 19Reggie Ball pass complete to Calvin Johnson for 20 yards to the GaTch 39 for a 1ST down.
10:391st & 10 at own 39Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
10:032nd & 10 at own 39PJ Daniels rush for 4 yards to the GaTch 43.
9:463rd & 6 at own 43Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
9:464th & 6 at own 43Ben Arndt punt for 39 yards downed at the VaTch 18.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
9:201st & 10 at own 18Mike Imoh rush for 2 yards to the VaTch 20.
8:302nd & 8 at own 20Marcus Vick sacked at the VaTch 12 for a loss of 8 yards.
7:573rd & 16 at own 12Mike Imoh rush for 1 yard to the VaTch 13.
7:154th & 15 at own 13Nic Schmitt punt for 53 yards, returned by Pat Clark for no gain to the GaTch 34.
Georgia Tech Touchdown pass, 6 plays
7:001st & 10 at own 34PJ Daniels rush for a loss of 4 yards to the GaTch 30.
6:302nd & 14 at own 30Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
5:583rd & 14 at own 30Reggie Ball pass complete to Calvin Johnson for 59 yards to the VaTch 11 for a 1ST down.
5:511st & 10 at opp 11Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
5:462nd & 10 at opp 11Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
5:413rd & 10 at opp 11Reggie Ball pass complete to Calvin Johnson for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 31, Georgia Tech 6
5:41Travis Bell extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 31, Georgia Tech 7
5:41Ben Arndt kickoff for 57 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 35 yards to the GaTch 43, Georgia Tech penalty 15 yard face mask on Chris Woods accepted.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 7 plays
5:101st & 10 at opp 42Cedric Humes rush for a loss of 1 yard to the GaTch 43.
4:112nd & 11 at opp 43Marcus Vick rush for 7 yards to the GaTch 36.
4:003rd & 4 at opp 36Marcus Vick pass complete to Jeff King for 20 yards to the GaTch 16 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at opp 16Marcus Vick rush for a loss of 3 yards to the GaTch 19.
2:252nd & 13 at opp 19Cedric Humes rush for 7 yards to the GaTch 12.
2:193rd & 6 at opp 12Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
2:164th & 6 at opp 12Brandon Pace 29 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 34, Georgia Tech 7
2:06Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards returned by Chris Woods for 15 yards to the GaTch 15.
Georgia Tech Defensive TD, 1 play (Virginia Tech scores)
1:531st & 10 at own 15Reggie Ball pass intercepted by Xavier Adibi at the GaTch 25, returned for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 41, Georgia Tech 7
1:53Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.
1:47Jared Develli kickoff for 53 yards returned by Nick Barwig for 13 yards to the GaTch 25.
Georgia Tech Defensive TD, 2 plays (Virginia Tech scores)
1:411st & 10 at own 25Tashard Choice rush for 1 yard to the GaTch 26.
1:312nd & 9 at own 26Reggie Ball pass intercepted by Chris Ellis at the GaTch 29, returned for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 47, Georgia Tech 7
1:311st & 0 at opp 3Georgia Tech penalty ineligible downfield on pass on Gerris Wilkinson declined.
1:31Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 48, Georgia Tech 7
1:19Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards returned by Chris Woods for 16 yards to the GaTch 16.
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
1:031st & 10 at own 16Tashard Choice rush for 5 yards to the GaTch 21.
0:162nd & 5 at own 21Tashard Choice rush for 10 yards to the GaTch 31 for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:003rd & 4 at own 27Georgia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
Q4 14:553rd & 9 at own 22Reggie Ball pass incomplete.
Q4 14:384th & 9 at own 22Ben Arndt punt for 39 yards, returned by Josh Morgan for no gain to the VaTch 39.
4th quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 51, Georgia Tech 7
Virginia Tech Field goal, 9 plays
14:271st & 10 at own 39Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Hyman for 36 yards to the GaTch 25 for a 1ST down.
14:151st & 10 at opp 25Mike Imoh rush for 5 yards to the GaTch 20.
13:442nd & 5 at opp 20Mike Imoh rush for 1 yard to the GaTch 19.
13:443rd & 4 at opp 19Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
13:132nd & 10 at opp 24Mike Imoh rush for 5 yards to the GaTch 19.
13:133rd & 5 at opp 19Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 13:13.
12:343rd & 5 at opp 19Mike Imoh rush for 6 yards to the GaTch 13 for a 1ST down.
12:341st & 10 at opp 13Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the GaTch 12.
11:202nd & 9 at opp 12Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the GaTch 9.
10:533rd & 6 at opp 9Branden Ore rush for no gain to the GaTch 9.
10:204th & 6 at opp 9Brandon Pace 26 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 51, Georgia Tech 7
10:20Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 20Tashard Choice rush for 2 yards to the GaTch 22.
9:002nd & 8 at own 22Taylor Bennett pass complete to Mike Cox for 5 yards to the GaTch 27.
8:533rd & 2 at own 28Taylor Bennett pass incomplete.
8:534th & 2 at own 28Ben Arndt punt for 42 yards downed at the VaTch 30.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 30Cory Holt sacked at the VaTch 26 for a loss of 4 yards.
8:002nd & 14 at own 26George Bell rush for no gain to the VaTch 26.
7:273rd & 14 at own 26Cory Holt pass incomplete.
7:274th & 14 at own 26Nic Schmitt punt for 44 yards, returned by Pat Clark for no gain to the GaTch 32, fumbled at the GaTch 32, forced by Cory Price, recovered by Cory Price.
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 4 plays
6:401st & 10 at opp 32Branden Ore rush for 4 yards to the GaTch 28.
6:292nd & 6 at opp 28Cory Holt pass incomplete.
6:003rd & 6 at opp 28Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the GaTch 25.
5:474th & 3 at opp 25Branden Ore rush for no gain to the GaTch 25.
Georgia Tech Punt, 3 plays
5:281st & 10 at own 25Rashaun Grant rush for 2 yards to the GaTch 27.
4:432nd & 7 at own 28Rashaun Grant rush for 1 yard to the GaTch 29.
4:303rd & 6 at own 29Rashaun Grant rush for 4 yards to the GaTch 33.
4:304th & 2 at own 33Ben Arndt punt for 51 yards, fair catch by Andrew Bowman at the VaTch 16.
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 6 plays
3:481st & 10 at own 16Cory Holt pass incomplete.
3:392nd & 10 at own 16George Bell rush for 12 yards to the VaTch 28 for a 1ST down.
3:161st & 10 at own 28George Bell rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 31.
3:002nd & 7 at own 31George Bell rush for 1 yard to the VaTch 32.
2:303rd & 6 at own 32Cory Holt pass incomplete.
2:214th & 6 at own 32Nic Schmitt rush for a loss of 12 yards to the VaTch 20.
Georgia Tech Missed FG, 4 plays
2:141st & 10 at opp 20Taylor Bennett pass incomplete.
2:062nd & 10 at opp 20Taylor Bennett pass incomplete.
1:383rd & 10 at opp 20Taylor Bennett pass complete to Pat Clark for a loss of 6 yards to the VaTch 26.
1:384th & 16 at opp 26Travis Bell 43 yard field goal MISSED.
Virginia Tech End of game, 2 plays
0:491st & 10 at own 26Cory Holt rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VaTch 24.
0:002nd & 12 at own 24Cory Holt rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VaTch 22.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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