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Virginia Tech at Virginia

Saturday, November 19, 2005. Virginia Tech kept the Commonwealth Cup

No. 7 Virginia Tech beat Virginia 52–⁠14. It was their 87th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 45–⁠32–⁠5 in the games on file.

Away7Virginia Tech11–⁠2 in 2005
52
HomeVirginia7–⁠5 in 2005
14

Final at Scott Stadium, CharlottesvilleAttendance 63,344

At kickoff
49°F, clear, wind 10 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO), 13 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech71728052
Virginia007714

Standouts

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Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Marcus Vick15/2117021
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Branden Ore15115231
Cedric Humes17113341
George Bell1274027
Marcus Vick93209
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Josh Morgan556121
Eddie Royal347124
David Clowney342035
Jordan Trott21006
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Aaron Rouse2340

Virginia

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Marques Hagans17/3014002
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Wali Lundy1567211
Jason Snelling62809
Marques Hagans919012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Emmanuel Byers554025
Fontel Mines340021
Jason Snelling426014
Wali Lundy31008
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Chris Gorham100

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

Team stats

Virginia TechVirginia
503Total yards254
170Passing yards150
333Rushing yards114
8.1Yards per pass4.7
6.1Yards per rush3.8
26First downs17
5–⁠13Third downs2–⁠10
3–⁠3Fourth downs1–⁠3
1Turnovers3
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
23:03Possession13:37

Efficiency

Virginia TechVirginia
48%Success rate42%
0.27EPA per play0.05
0.90Explosiveness1.06
0.27Rushing EPA0.02
0.28Passing EPA0.08
39%Passing-down success33%
0.23First-down EPA0.00
0.05Second-down EPA0.04
0.64Third-down EPA0.37
4%Havoc by its defense1%

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 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Virginia end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ1 VirginiaPunt, 5 playsQ1 Virginia TechField goal, 15 playsQ2 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 1 playQ2 VirginiaTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 VirginiaEnd of half, 4 playsQ3 VirginiaTouchdown run, 9 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 9 playsQ3 VirginiaInterception, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 VirginiaInterception, 1 playQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 5 playsQ3 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 VirginiaTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ4 Virginia TechInterception, 2 playsQ4 VirginiaTouchdown run, 5 playsQ4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 12 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Virginia drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  2. Q1 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  3. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 78 yards
  4. Q1 VirginiaPunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  5. Q1 Virginia TechField goal, 15 plays, 64 yards
  6. Q2 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  7. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  8. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 1 play, 2 yards
  9. Q2 VirginiaTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 43 yards
  10. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 63 yards
  11. Q2 VirginiaEnd of half, 4 plays, 21 yards
  12. Q3 VirginiaTouchdown run, 9 plays, 71 yards
  13. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 9 plays, 80 yards
  14. Q3 VirginiaInterception, 4 plays, 29 yards
  15. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 6 plays, 32 yards
  16. Q3 VirginiaInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  17. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 5 plays, 23 yards
  18. Q3 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  19. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 4 plays, 64 yards
  20. Q4 VirginiaTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 70 yards
  21. Q4 Virginia TechInterception, 2 plays, 2 yards
  22. Q4 VirginiaTouchdown run, 5 plays, 35 yards
  23. Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 12 plays, 70 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Virginia Tech 7, Virginia 0
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 20Cedric Humes rush for no gain to the VaTch 20.
14:072nd & 10 at own 20Cedric Humes rush for 2 yards to the VaTch 22.
13:183rd & 8 at own 22Marcus Vick sacked by Kai Parham at the VaTch 19 for a loss of 3 yards.
12:514th & 11 at own 19Nic Schmitt punt for 35 yards.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
12:191st & 10 at own 46Wali Lundy rush for a loss of 2 yards to the UVa 44.
11:402nd & 12 at own 44Marques Hagans rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UVa 43.
11:243rd & 13 at own 43Marques Hagans pass complete to Wali Lundy for a loss of 4 yards to the UVa 39.
10:554th & 17 at own 39Chris Gould punt for 42 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 3 yards to the VaTch 22.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 11 plays
10:351st & 10 at own 22Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 14 yards to the VaTch 36 for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at own 36Cedric Humes rush for 8 yards to the VaTch 44.
9:432nd & 2 at own 44Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 6 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
8:571st & 10 at the 50Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 35 yards to the UVa 15 for a 1ST down.
8:351st & 10 at opp 15Cedric Humes rush for 2 yards to the UVa 13.
8:052nd & 8 at opp 13Cedric Humes rush for 2 yards to the UVa 11.
7:223rd & 6 at opp 11Marcus Vick pass complete to Cedric Humes for 5 yards to the UVa 6.
7:064th & 1 at opp 6Marcus Vick rush for 2 yards to the UVa 4 for a 1ST down.
6:391st & goal at opp 4Cedric Humes rush for 1 yard to the UVa 3.
5:572nd & goal at opp 3Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
5:573rd & 0 at opp 3Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:553rd & goal at opp 8Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 6, Virginia 0
5:55Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 7, Virginia 0
5:55Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Punt, 5 plays
5:451st & 10 at own 20Marques Hagans pass complete to Fontel Mines for 7 yards to the UVa 27.
5:142nd & 3 at own 27Marques Hagans rush for 12 yards to the UVa 39 for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at own 39Marques Hagans rush for no gain to the UVa 39.
4:062nd & 10 at own 39Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
4:003rd & 10 at own 39Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
3:484th & 10 at own 39Chris Gould punt for 46 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 7 yards to the VaTch 22.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 15 plays
3:361st & 10 at own 22Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 25.
3:042nd & 7 at own 25Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 9 yards to the VaTch 34 for a 1ST down.
2:321st & 10 at own 34Branden Ore rush for 20 yards to the UVa 46 for a 1ST down.
1:562nd & 10 at opp 46Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
1:453rd & 10 at opp 46Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 12 yards to the UVa 34 for a 1ST down.
0:581st & 10 at opp 34Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the UVa 31.
0:382nd & 7 at opp 31Marcus Vick pass complete to Branden Ore for 9 yards to the UVa 22 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 22Branden Ore rush for 5 yards to the UVa 17.
Q2 14:542nd & 6 at opp 18Branden Ore rush for no gain to the UVa 18.
Q2 13:523rd & 6 at opp 18Marcus Vick rush for 6 yards to the UVa 12 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:481st & 10 at opp 12Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the UVa 9, Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
Q2 12:482nd & 21 at opp 24Marcus Vick rush for 1 yard to the UVa 23.
Q2 12:083rd & 20 at opp 23Marcus Vick rush for 9 yards to the UVa 14.
Q2 11:314th & 11 at opp 14Brandon Pace 32 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 10, Virginia 0
Q2 11:25Jared Develli kickoff for 60 yards returned by Michael Johnson for 11 yards to the UVa 16.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 24, Virginia 0
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
11:171st & 10 at own 16Wali Lundy rush for 1 yard to the UVa 17.
10:302nd & 9 at own 17Marques Hagans pass complete to Chris Long for a loss of 3 yards to the UVa 14.
9:453rd & 12 at own 14Marques Hagans sacked by Darryl Tapp at the UVa 13 for a loss of 1 yard.
9:274th & 13 at own 13Chris Gould punt for 48 yards.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
9:191st & 10 at own 39Marcus Vick pass complete to Jordan Trott for 5 yards to the VaTch 44.
8:362nd & 5 at own 44Cedric Humes rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 47.
8:063rd & 2 at own 47Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 1 yard to the VaTch 48.
7:354th & 1 at own 48Nic Schmitt punt for 42 yards, returned by Michael Johnson for no gain to the UVa 2, fumbled at the UVa 2, recovered by Roland Minor.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 1 play
7:301st & goal at opp 2Cedric Humes rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 17, Virginia 0
7:30Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.
7:23Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards returned by Michael Johnson for 20 yards to the UVa 20.
Virginia Turnover on downs, 11 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 20Marques Hagans rush for 2 yards to the UVa 22.
6:472nd & 8 at own 22Marques Hagans pass complete to Emmanuel Byers for 9 yards to the UVa 31 for a 1ST down.
6:331st & 10 at own 31Marques Hagans pass complete to Jason Snelling for 4 yards to the UVa 35.
6:122nd & 6 at own 35Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
6:023rd & 6 at own 35Marques Hagans pass complete to Fontel Mines for 13 yards to the UVa 48 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at own 48Wali Lundy rush for 7 yards to the VaTch 45.
5:212nd & 3 at opp 45Marques Hagans rush for 5 yards to the VaTch 40 for a 1ST down.
5:061st & 10 at opp 40Marques Hagans rush for no gain to the VaTch 40.
4:452nd & 10 at opp 40Wali Lundy rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 37.
4:273rd & 7 at opp 37Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 04:27.
4:243rd & 7 at opp 37Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
4:194th & 7 at opp 37Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 6 plays
3:451st & 10 at own 37Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 5 yards to the VaTch 42.
3:282nd & 5 at own 42Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 45.
2:453rd & 2 at own 45Marcus Vick rush for 9 yards to the UVa 46 for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at opp 46Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 21 yards to the UVa 25 for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 25Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the UVa 24.
1:242nd & 9 at opp 24Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 23, Virginia 0
1:24Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, Virginia 0
1:18Jared Develli kickoff for 62 yards returned by Michael Johnson for 14 yards to the UVa 17, Virginia penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Virginia End of half, 4 plays
1:111st & 10 at own 7Wali Lundy rush for 3 yards to the UVa 10.
1:112nd & 7 at own 10Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 01:11.
1:032nd & 7 at own 10Wali Lundy rush for 7 yards to the UVa 17 for a 1ST down.
0:381st & 10 at own 17Wali Lundy rush for 4 yards to the UVa 21.
0:382nd & 6 at own 21Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 00:38.
0:312nd & 6 at own 21Wali Lundy rush for 7 yards to the UVa 28 for a 1ST down.
Q3 14:53Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards returned by Michael Johnson for 29 yards to the UVa 29.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 52, Virginia 7
Virginia Touchdown run, 9 plays
14:421st & 10 at own 29Marques Hagans pass complete to Emmanuel Byers for 9 yards to the UVa 38.
14:202nd & 1 at own 38Marques Hagans pass complete to Fontel Mines for 20 yards to the VaTch 42 for a 1ST down.
14:101st & 10 at opp 42Wali Lundy rush for 2 yards to the VaTch 40.
13:252nd & 8 at opp 40Marques Hagans pass complete to Jason Snelling for 7 yards to the VaTch 33.
13:253rd & 1 at opp 33Marques Hagans sacked by Darryl Tapp at the VaTch 40 for a loss of 7 yards.
12:434th & 8 at opp 40Marques Hagans rush for 10 yards to the VaTch 30 for a 1ST down.
12:361st & 10 at opp 30Marques Hagans pass complete to Wali Lundy for 7 yards to the VaTch 23.
12:302nd & 3 at opp 23Virginia Tech penalty 14 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
11:551st & goal at opp 9Marques Hagans pass complete to Jason Snelling for no gain to the VaTch 9.
11:442nd & goal at opp 9Wali Lundy rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 24, Virginia 6
11:44Connor Hughes extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, Virginia 7
11:44Kurt Smith kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 9 plays
11:321st & 10 at own 20Cedric Humes rush for 41 yards to the UVa 39 for a 1ST down.
11:051st & 10 at opp 39Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
10:572nd & 10 at opp 39Marcus Vick rush for no gain to the UVa 39.
10:443rd & 10 at opp 39Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 9 yards to the UVa 30.
10:324th & 1 at opp 30Marcus Vick rush for 1 yard to the UVa 29 for a 1ST down.
9:361st & 10 at opp 29Cedric Humes rush for 5 yards to the UVa 24.
9:082nd & 5 at opp 24Cedric Humes rush for 9 yards to the UVa 15 for a 1ST down.
8:561st & 10 at opp 15Cedric Humes rush for 6 yards to the UVa 9.
8:162nd & 4 at opp 9Cedric Humes rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 30, Virginia 7
8:16Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 31, Virginia 7
8:16Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Interception, 4 plays
8:071st & 10 at own 20Marques Hagans pass complete to Emmanuel Byers for 25 yards to the UVa 45 for a 1ST down.
7:521st & 10 at own 45Marques Hagans pass complete to Emmanuel Byers for 4 yards to the UVa 49.
7:372nd & 6 at own 49Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
7:263rd & 6 at own 49Marques Hagans pass intercepted by Aaron Rouse at the VaTch 42, returned for 26 yards to the UVa 32.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:151st & 10 at opp 32Marcus Vick pass complete to Jordan Trott for 6 yards to the UVa 26.
7:002nd & 4 at opp 26Branden Ore rush for 8 yards to the UVa 18 for a 1ST down.
6:441st & 10 at opp 18Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the UVa 17.
6:032nd & 9 at opp 17Josh Hyman rush for 1 yard to the UVa 16.
5:003rd & 8 at opp 16Marcus Vick rush for 9 yards to the UVa 7 for a 1ST down.
4:511st & goal at opp 7Branden Ore rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 37, Virginia 7
4:51Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 38, Virginia 7
4:51Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Interception, 1 play
4:361st & 10 at own 20Marques Hagans pass intercepted by Aaron Rouse at the UVa 34, returned for 11 yards to the UVa 23.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 5 plays
4:361st & 10 at opp 23Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 04:36.
4:271st & 10 at opp 23Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
4:172nd & 10 at opp 23Cedric Humes rush for 15 yards to the UVa 8 for a 1ST down.
3:521st & goal at opp 8Cedric Humes rush for 5 yards to the UVa 3.
3:102nd & goal at opp 3Cedric Humes rush for no gain to the UVa 3.
2:313rd & goal at opp 3Cedric Humes rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 44, Virginia 7
2:31Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 45, Virginia 7
2:24Jared Develli kickoff for 59 yards returned by Cedric Peerman for 15 yards to the UVa 21.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
2:141st & 10 at own 21Marques Hagans pass complete to Wali Lundy for 4 yards to the UVa 25.
2:062nd & 6 at own 25Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
1:563rd & 6 at own 25Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
1:434th & 6 at own 25Chris Gould punt for 41 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 2 yards to the VaTch 36.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 4 plays
1:331st & 10 at own 36Branden Ore rush for 21 yards to the UVa 43 for a 1ST down.
1:011st & 10 at opp 43Branden Ore rush for 6 yards to the UVa 37.
0:202nd & 4 at opp 37Branden Ore rush for 6 yards to the UVa 31 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 31Branden Ore rush for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 51, Virginia 7
0:00Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 52, Virginia 7
Q4 15:00Jared Develli kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter4 drives, then Virginia Tech 52, Virginia 14
Virginia Turnover on downs, 11 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 20Wali Lundy rush for 8 yards to the UVa 28.
14:002nd & 2 at own 28Jason Snelling rush for 8 yards to the UVa 36 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at own 36Jason Snelling rush for 8 yards to the UVa 44 for a 1ST down, Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
13:201st & 10 at opp 41Jason Snelling rush for 5 yards to the VaTch 36.
12:552nd & 5 at opp 36Jason Snelling rush for 9 yards to the VaTch 27 for a 1ST down.
12:281st & 10 at opp 27Jason Snelling rush for a loss of 3 yards to the VaTch 30.
11:552nd & 13 at opp 30Marques Hagans pass complete to Jason Snelling for 14 yards to the VaTch 16 for a 1ST down.
11:291st & 10 at opp 16Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
11:232nd & 10 at opp 16Wali Lundy rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VaTch 17.
10:463rd & 11 at opp 17Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
10:354th & 11 at opp 17Marques Hagans pass complete to Emmanuel Byers for 7 yards to the VaTch 10.
Virginia Tech Interception, 2 plays
10:201st & 10 at own 10George Bell rush for 2 yards to the VaTch 12.
9:502nd & 8 at own 12Marcus Vick pass intercepted by Chris Gorham at the VaTch 35, returned for no gain to the VaTch 35.
Virginia Touchdown run, 5 plays
9:291st & 10 at opp 35Jason Snelling rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VaTch 36.
9:102nd & 11 at opp 36Marques Hagans pass incomplete.
9:003rd & 11 at opp 36Marques Hagans pass complete to Deyon Williams for 14 yards to the VaTch 22 for a 1ST down.
8:511st & 10 at opp 22Wali Lundy rush for 11 yards to the VaTch 11 for a 1ST down.
8:291st & 10 at opp 11Wali Lundy rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 52, Virginia 13
8:29Connor Hughes extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 52, Virginia 14
8:29Kurt Smith kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech End of game, 12 plays
8:181st & 10 at own 20George Bell rush for 2 yards to the VaTch 22.
7:372nd & 8 at own 22George Bell rush for 26 yards to the VaTch 48 for a 1ST down.
7:201st & 10 at own 48George Bell rush for 4 yards to the UVa 48.
6:182nd & 6 at opp 48George Bell rush for 18 yards to the UVa 30 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at opp 32George Bell rush for 3 yards to the UVa 29.
4:582nd & 7 at opp 29George Bell rush for 4 yards to the UVa 25.
3:373rd & 3 at opp 25George Bell rush for 1 yard to the UVa 24.
3:204th & 2 at opp 24George Bell rush for 4 yards to the UVa 20 for a 1ST down.
2:461st & 10 at opp 20George Bell rush for 4 yards to the UVa 16.
2:152nd & 6 at opp 16George Bell rush for 1 yard to the UVa 15.
1:073rd & 5 at opp 15George Bell rush for 8 yards to the UVa 7 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & goal at opp 7Cory Holt rush for a loss of 3 yards to the UVa 10.

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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Virginia Tech leads 62–⁠34–⁠5 in 101 meetings on file, counting the 19 since this game.

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2025Virginia 27, Virginia Tech 7
2024Virginia Tech 37, Virginia 17
2023Virginia Tech 55, Virginia 17
2021Virginia Tech 29, Virginia 24
2020Virginia Tech 33, Virginia 15
2019Virginia 39, Virginia Tech 30

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