Virginia Tech vs. Florida State

Saturday, December 3, 2005, ACC Championship Game

No. 22 Florida State beat No. 5 Virginia Tech 27–⁠22. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 21–⁠10–⁠1.

Neutral site5Virginia Tech11–⁠2 in 2005
22
Neutral site22Florida State8–⁠5 in 2005
27

FinalTV: ABCRAttendance 72,749Referee: Jack Childress

MVP Willie Reid (Florida State)Wikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech3001922
Florida State3024027

Standouts

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Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Marcus Vick26/5233511
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Marcus Vick1711216
Eddie Royal1909
Cedric Humes5706
Branden Ore5707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Josh Morgan7128150
Eddie Royal443018
Jeff King335019
David Clowney435015

Florida State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Weatherford21/3522510
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Lorenzo Booker731015
Leon Washington1130114
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Willie Reid579041
Greg Carr478038
De’Cody Fagg337021
Chris Davis42116
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Pat Watkins100

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

Team stats

Virginia TechFlorida State
376Total yards272
373Passing yards228
41Rushing yards47
6.4Yards per pass6.4
1.3Yards per rush2.0
24First downs15
9–⁠20Third downs3–⁠13
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers0
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
21:12Possession15:08

Efficiency

Virginia TechFlorida State
31%Success rate33%
0.09EPA per play−0.07
1.32Explosiveness0.97
−0.26Rushing EPA−0.36
0.20Passing EPA0.09
28%Passing-down success28%
−0.20First-down EPA−0.09
−0.17Second-down EPA−0.25
0.87Third-down EPA0.24

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 73% to win. Florida State pulled the upset.

Every drive

Florida State end zoneVirginia Tech end zone Florida StatePunt, 6 plays Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Florida StateField goal, 9 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 5 playsQ1 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechField goal, 13 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Florida StatePunt, 7 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 6 playsQ2 Florida StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ2 Florida StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Virginia TechDefensive TD, 3 plays (Florida State scores)Q3 Florida StateResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 Virginia TechInterception, 3 playsQ3 Florida StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 Florida StatePunt, 5 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 4 playsQ3 Florida StateField goal, 5 playsQ3 Virginia TechFumble, 6 playsQ3 Florida StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 2 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 13 playsQ4 Florida StateEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Florida State drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Florida StatePunt, 6 plays, 12 yards
  2. Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  3. Q1 Florida StateField goal, 9 plays, 67 yards
  4. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 5 plays, 5 yards
  5. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  6. Q1 Virginia TechField goal, 13 plays, 52 yards
  7. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  8. Q2 Florida StatePunt, 7 plays, 18 yards
  9. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 20 yards
  10. Q2 Florida StatePunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  11. Q2 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 33 yards
  12. Q2 Florida StateEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  13. Q3 Virginia TechDefensive TD, 3 plays (Florida State scores), 3 yards
  14. Q3 Florida StateResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  15. Q3 Virginia TechInterception, 3 plays, −1 yard
  16. Q3 Florida StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 56 yards
  17. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  18. Q3 Florida StatePunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  19. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 4 plays, 15 yards
  20. Q3 Florida StateField goal, 5 plays, 20 yards
  21. Q3 Virginia TechFumble, 6 plays, 23 yards
  22. Q3 Florida StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 31 yards
  23. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 74 yards
  24. Q4 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  25. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 4 plays, 78 yards
  26. Q4 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  27. Q4 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 2 plays, 5 yards
  28. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 13 plays, 93 yards
  29. Q4 Florida StateEnd of game, 1 play, 25 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Tied at 3
Florida State Field goal, 9 plays
14:471st & 10 at own 19Drew Weatherford pass complete to DeCody Fagg for 11 yards to the FSU 30 for a 1ST down.
14:291st & 10 at own 30Leon Washington rush for no gain to the FSU 30.
14:052nd & 10 at own 30Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Fred Rouse.
13:553rd & 10 at own 30Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 18 yards to the FSU 48 for a 1ST down.
13:321st & 10 at own 48Drew Weatherford pass complete to Greg Carr for 37 yards to the VaTch 15 for a 1ST down.
13:201st & 10 at opp 15Leon Washington rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VaTch 16.
13:202nd & 11 at opp 16Florida St penalty 5 yard false start on David Overmyer accepted.
12:202nd & 16 at opp 21Drew Weatherford pass complete to Matt Henshaw for 4 yards to the VaTch 17.
11:413rd & 12 at opp 17Leon Washington rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 14, Florida St penalty illegal formation on Matt Henshaw declined.
11:344th & 9 at opp 14Gary Cismesia 31 yard field goal GOOD.Florida State 3, Virginia Tech 0
11:27Graham Gano kickoff for 65 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 15 yards to the VaTch 15.
Virginia Tech Punt, 5 plays
11:061st & 10 at own 15Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 9 yards to the VaTch 24.
10:402nd & 1 at own 24Cedric Humes rush for 6 yards to the VaTch 30 for a 1ST down.
9:471st & 10 at own 30Marcus Vick sacked by Alex Boston at the VaTch 23 for a loss of 7 yards.
9:102nd & 17 at own 23Cedric Humes rush for a loss of 5 yards to the VaTch 18.
8:333rd & 22 at own 18Marcus Vick rush for 7 yards to the VaTch 25.
8:334th & 15 at own 25Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start on Chris Ellis accepted, no play.
7:474th & 20 at own 20Nic Schmitt punt for 37 yards, returned by Willie Reid for 7 yards to the 50 yard line.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
7:421st & 10 at the 50Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 6 yards to the VaTch 44.
7:362nd & 4 at opp 44Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Lorenzo Booker.
7:313rd & 4 at opp 44Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
7:234th & 4 at opp 44Chris Hall punt for 44 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 13 plays
7:151st & 10 at own 20Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding on Jason Murphy accepted, no play.
6:451st & 20 at own 10Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 12 yards to the VaTch 22.
6:332nd & 9 at own 21Marcus Vick rush for no gain to the VaTch 21.
5:543rd & 9 at own 21Florida St penalty 15 yard illegal participation accepted, no play.
5:271st & 10 at own 36Mike Imoh rush for no gain, fumbled at the VaTch 36, forced by Roger Williams, recovered by Jeff King at the VaTch 36.
5:172nd & 10 at own 36Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
5:083rd & 10 at own 36Marcus Vick pass complete to Justin Harper for 35 yards to the FSU 29 for a 1ST down.
4:551st & 10 at opp 29Branden Ore rush for no gain to the FSU 29.
4:172nd & 10 at opp 29Marcus Vick pass complete to John Kinzer for 9 yards to the FSU 20.
3:363rd & 1 at opp 20Mike Imoh rush for 1 yard to the FSU 19 for a 1ST down.
3:031st & 10 at opp 19Branden Ore rush for a loss of 1 yard to the FSU 20.
2:222nd & 11 at opp 20Marcus Vick rush for 5 yards to the FSU 15, Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard illegal block on Eddie Royal accepted.
2:082nd & 16 at opp 25Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 02:08.
1:552nd & 16 at opp 25Marcus Vick sacked by Marcello Church at the FSU 28 for a loss of 3 yards.
1:173rd & 19 at opp 28Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Hyman.
1:124th & 19 at opp 28Brandon Pace 45 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 3
1:05Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 61 yards returned by Leon Washington for 23 yards to the FSU 27.
Florida State Punt, 6 plays
1:001st & 10 at own 27Drew Weatherford pass incomplete.
0:372nd & 10 at own 27Lorenzo Booker rush for 2 yards to the FSU 29.
0:093rd & 8 at own 29Drew Weatherford pass complete to Greg Carr for 15 yards to the FSU 44 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:571st & 10 at own 44Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to DeCody Fagg.
Q2 14:402nd & 10 at own 44Lorenzo Booker rush for no gain to the FSU 44.
Q2 14:403rd & 10 at own 44Florida St penalty 5 yard false start on Jacky Claude accepted.
Q2 13:593rd & 15 at own 39Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
Q2 13:524th & 15 at own 39Chris Hall punt for 35 yards punt out-of-bounds at the VaTch 26.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Tied at 3
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
13:451st & 10 at own 26Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
13:132nd & 10 at own 26Marcus Vick sacked by Broderick Bunkley and Neefy Moffett at the VaTch 21 for a loss of 5 yards.
12:583rd & 15 at own 21Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 12:58.
12:393rd & 15 at own 21Marcus Vick rush for 6 yards to the VaTch 27.
12:184th & 9 at own 27Florida St penalty personal foul on Neefy Moffett, Virginia Tech penalty personal foul on Barry Booker offsetting, no play.
12:064th & 9 at own 27Nic Schmitt punt for 55 yards, Florida St penalty 9 yard holding accepted.
Florida State Punt, 7 plays
11:451st & 10 at own 9Leon Washington rush for 11 yards to the FSU 20 for a 1ST down.
11:201st & 10 at own 20Leon Washington rush for 4 yards to the FSU 24.
10:372nd & 6 at own 24Drew Weatherford pass complete to Greg Carr for 2 yards to the FSU 26.
10:163rd & 4 at own 26Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 6 yards to the FSU 32 for a 1ST down.
9:561st & 10 at own 32Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Chris Davis.
9:562nd & 10 at own 32Florida St penalty 5 yard false start on Mario Henderson accepted.
9:262nd & 15 at own 27Drew Weatherford pass complete to Donnie Carter for no gain to the FSU 27.
9:223rd & 15 at own 27Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
9:114th & 15 at own 27Chris Hall punt for 50 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 13 yards to the VaTch 36.
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
9:001st & 10 at own 36Marcus Vick rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 39.
8:212nd & 7 at own 39Marcus Vick pass incomplete to David Clowney.
8:143rd & 7 at own 39Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 10 yards to the VaTch 49 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at own 49Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VaTch 49.
6:412nd & 10 at own 49Marcus Vick rush for 2 yards to the FSU 49.
6:113rd & 8 at opp 49Marcus Vick pass complete to Jesse Allen for 5 yards to the FSU 44.
5:224th & 3 at opp 44Nic Schmitt punt for 44 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Punt, 5 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 20Lorenzo Booker rush for 2 yards to the FSU 22.
4:332nd & 8 at own 22Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 9 yards to the FSU 31 for a 1ST down.
4:051st & 10 at own 31Drew Weatherford pass complete to Chris Davis for 6 yards to the FSU 37.
3:302nd & 4 at own 37Lorenzo Booker rush for 1 yard to the FSU 38.
3:243rd & 3 at own 38Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Lorenzo Booker.
3:104th & 3 at own 38Chris Hall punt for 43 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 5 yards to the VaTch 24.
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 9 plays
3:051st & 10 at own 24Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Jeff King.
2:192nd & 10 at own 24Cedric Humes rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the VaTch 23, forced by Roger Williams, recovered by Jeff King at the VaTch 23.
2:053rd & 11 at own 23Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 15 yards to the VaTch 38 for a 1ST down.
1:381st & 10 at own 38Marcus Vick pass complete to Cedric Humes for 10 yards to the VaTch 48 for a 1ST down.
1:321st & 10 at own 48Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 13 yards to the FSU 39 for a 1ST down.
1:321st & 10 at opp 39Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start on Jimmy Martin accepted.
0:511st & 15 at opp 44Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
0:472nd & 15 at opp 44Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Justin Harper, Virginia Tech penalty 13 yard intentional grounding on Marcus Vick accepted.
0:183rd & 28 at own 43Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for 14 yards to the FSU 43.
0:184th & 14 at opp 43Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 00:18.
0:124th & 14 at opp 43Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
Florida State End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 43Drew Weatherford rush for no gain to the FSU 43.
Q3 14:52Graham Gano kickoff for 65 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 31 yards to the VaTch 31.
3rd quarter10 drives, then Florida State 27, Virginia Tech 3
Virginia Tech Defensive TD, 3 plays (Florida State scores)
14:461st & 10 at own 31Marcus Vick pass incomplete to David Clowney.
14:272nd & 10 at own 31Cedric Humes rush for 3 yards to the VaTch 34.
14:053rd & 7 at own 34Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
13:464th & 7 at own 34Nic Schmitt punt for 49 yards, returned by Willie Reid for 83 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 9, Virginia Tech 3
13:46Gary Cismesia extra point GOOD.Florida State 10, Virginia Tech 3
13:46Graham Gano kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Interception, 3 plays
13:301st & 10 at own 20Mike Imoh rush for no gain to the VaTch 20.
12:502nd & 10 at own 20Mike Imoh rush for 4 yards to the VaTch 24.
12:093rd & 6 at own 24Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard ineligible downfield on pass on Jimmy Martin accepted, no play.
11:413rd & 11 at own 19Marcus Vick pass intercepted by Pat Watkins at the FSU 44, returned for no gain to the FSU 44.
Florida State Touchdown run, 3 plays
11:341st & 10 at own 44Drew Weatherford pass complete to Fred Rouse for 6 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down, Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard face mask on James Anderson accepted.
11:151st & 10 at opp 35Drew Weatherford pass complete to DeCody Fagg for 21 yards to the VaTch 14 for a 1ST down.
10:471st & 10 at opp 14Leon Washington rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 16, Virginia Tech 3
10:47Gary Cismesia extra point GOOD.Florida State 17, Virginia Tech 3
10:471st & 0 at own 35Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard personal foul on Chris Ellis accepted.
10:47Graham Gano kickoff for 50 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
10:231st & 10 at own 20Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 5 yards to the VaTch 25.
9:552nd & 5 at own 25Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Jeff King.
9:553rd & 5 at own 25Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start on Duane Brown accepted.
9:503rd & 10 at own 20Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Branden Ore.
9:434th & 10 at own 20Nic Schmitt punt for 34 yards punt out-of-bounds at the FSU 46.
Florida State Punt, 5 plays
9:351st & 10 at own 46Lorenzo Booker rush for 9 yards to the VaTch 45.
9:282nd & 1 at opp 45Lorenzo Booker rush for 15 yards to the VaTch 30 for a 1ST down.
9:031st & 10 at opp 30Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
8:592nd & 10 at opp 30Drew Weatherford pass incomplete.
8:583rd & 10 at opp 30Florida St penalty 5 yard false start on Chris Davis accepted.
8:563rd & 15 at opp 35Drew Weatherford pass incomplete.
8:474th & 15 at opp 35Chris Hall punt for 34 yards downed at the VaTch 1.
Virginia Tech Punt, 4 plays
8:411st & 10 at own 1Marcus Vick pass complete to Jeff King for 11 yards to the VaTch 12 for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at own 12Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
7:572nd & 10 at own 12Cedric Humes rush for 4 yards to the VaTch 16.
7:273rd & 6 at own 16Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Justin Harper.
7:204th & 6 at own 16Nic Schmitt punt for 28 yards punt out-of-bounds at the VaTch 44.
Florida State Field goal, 5 plays
7:131st & 10 at opp 44Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 41 yards to the VaTch 3 for a 1ST down.
6:331st & goal at opp 3Drew Weatherford rush for no gain to the VaTch 3.
6:072nd & 0 at opp 3Florida St penalty 8 yard holding on David Castillo accepted, no play.
5:422nd & goal at opp 11Drew Weatherford sacked by Darryl Tapp at the VaTch 14 for a loss of 3 yards.
5:173rd & 0 at opp 14Florida St penalty 10 yard holding on David Castillo accepted, no play.
4:463rd & 0 at opp 24Drew Weatherford pass incomplete.
4:424th & 0 at opp 24Gary Cismesia 41 yard field goal GOOD.Florida State 20, Virginia Tech 3
4:30Graham Gano kickoff for 65 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 16 yards to the VaTch 16, Virginia Tech penalty 8 yard illegal block on #31 accepted.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 6 plays
4:231st & 10 at own 8Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Hyman.
4:102nd & 10 at own 8Branden Ore rush for 7 yards to the VaTch 15.
3:323rd & 3 at own 15Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 10 yards to the VaTch 25 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
3:071st & 10 at own 25Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 9 yards to the VaTch 34.
2:372nd & 1 at own 34Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
2:312nd & 6 at own 29Marcus Vick pass complete to John Kinzer for 8 yards to the VaTch 37 for a 1ST down.
2:221st & 10 at own 37Marcus Vick pass complete to David Clowney for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled at the VaTch 31, forced by Kyler Hall, recovered by Broderick Bunkley at the VaTch 31, tackled by Kyler Hall, Virginia Tech penalty illegal block on David Clowney declined.
Florida State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
2:051st & 10 at opp 31Drew Weatherford pass complete to Donnie Carter for a loss of 2 yards to the VaTch 33.
0:512nd & 12 at opp 33Drew Weatherford pass complete to Greg Carr for 22 yards to the VaTch 11 for a 1ST down, Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard face mask on Justin Hamilton accepted.
0:511st & 5 at opp 6Leon Washington rush for no gain to the VaTch 6.
0:352nd & 5 at opp 6Drew Weatherford pass complete to Chris Davis for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 26, Virginia Tech 3
0:35Gary Cismesia extra point GOOD.Florida State 27, Virginia Tech 3
0:25Graham Gano kickoff for 62 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 23 yards to the VaTch 26.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 9 plays
0:181st & 10 at own 26Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Hyman.
0:132nd & 10 at own 26Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Jeff King.
0:023rd & 10 at own 26Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 11 yards to the VaTch 37 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:551st & 10 at own 37Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
Q4 14:552nd & 10 at own 37Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 14:55.
Q4 14:302nd & 10 at own 37Marcus Vick rush for no gain to the VaTch 37.
Q4 14:103rd & 10 at own 37Marcus Vick pass complete to Mike Imoh for 4 yards to the VaTch 41.
Q4 14:044th & 6 at own 41Florida St penalty 15 yard illegal participation accepted, no play.
Q4 13:561st & 10 at opp 44Marcus Vick rush for 16 yards to the FSU 28 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:351st & 10 at opp 28Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
Q4 13:292nd & 10 at opp 28Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 27, Virginia Tech 9
Q4 13:29Two-point conversion attempt, Marcus Vick pass FAILED.
Q4 13:21Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 56 yards returned by Willie Reid for 14 yards to the FSU 23.
4th quarter6 drives, then Florida State 27, Virginia Tech 22
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
13:031st & 10 at own 23Drew Weatherford pass complete to DeCody Fagg for 5 yards to the FSU 28.
12:252nd & 5 at own 28Drew Weatherford pass complete to Chris Davis for 3 yards to the FSU 31.
12:013rd & 2 at own 31Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Chris Davis.
11:524th & 2 at own 31Chris Hall punt for 45 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for a loss of 2 yards to the VaTch 22.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 4 plays
11:471st & 10 at own 22Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 4 yards to the VaTch 26.
11:392nd & 6 at own 26Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
11:333rd & 6 at own 26Florida St penalty 15 yard pass interference on Trevor Ford accepted, no play.
11:251st & 10 at own 41Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 50 yards to the FSU 9 for a 1ST down.
11:031st & 0 at opp 9Florida St penalty 5 yard holding on Pat Watkins accepted, no play.
10:571st & goal at opp 4Marcus Vick rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 27, Virginia Tech 15
10:57Two-point conversion attempt, Marcus Vick pass FAILED.
10:571st & 0 at own 35Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct on Marcus Vick accepted.
10:50Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 69 yards returned by Willie Reid for 19 yards to the FSU 30.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
10:271st & 10 at own 30Drew Weatherford pass complete to Leon Washington for 2 yards to the FSU 32.
9:572nd & 8 at own 32Leon Washington rush for no gain to the FSU 32.
9:123rd & 8 at own 32Leon Washington rush for a loss of 1 yard to the FSU 31.
8:194th & 9 at own 31Chris Hall punt for 46 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 7 yards to the VaTch 30.
Virginia Tech Result not recorded, 2 plays
8:071st & 10 at own 30Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding on Will Montgomery accepted, no play.
7:391st & 20 at own 20Marcus Vick pass complete to Jeff King for 5 yards to the VaTch 25.
7:072nd & 15 at own 25Marcus Vick pass incomplete.
5:144th & 3 at the 50Chris Hall punt for 43 yards downed at the VaTch 7.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 13 plays
4:391st & 10 at own 7Marcus Vick rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled at the VaTch 6, recovered by Duane Brown at the VaTch 6.
4:232nd & 11 at own 6Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
4:153rd & 11 at own 6Marcus Vick pass complete to Cedric Humes for 13 yards to the VaTch 19 for a 1ST down.
3:571st & 10 at own 19Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
3:442nd & 10 at own 19Marcus Vick rush for 4 yards to the VaTch 23.
3:143rd & 6 at own 23Marcus Vick pass complete to Josh Morgan for 14 yards to the VaTch 37 for a 1ST down.
2:551st & 10 at own 37Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Jeff King.
2:492nd & 10 at own 37Marcus Vick pass incomplete, broken up by Buster Davis.
2:303rd & 10 at own 37Marcus Vick pass complete to Cedric Humes for 10 yards to the VaTch 47 for a 1ST down.
2:171st & 10 at own 47Marcus Vick pass incomplete to Jeff King.
2:102nd & 10 at own 47Marcus Vick pass complete to Jeff King for 19 yards to the FSU 34 for a 1ST down, Florida St penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted.
1:541st & 10 at opp 19Marcus Vick pass complete to Eddie Royal for 18 yards to the FSU 1 for a 1ST down.
1:451st & goal at opp 1Marcus Vick rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Florida State 27, Virginia Tech 21
1:45Brandon Pace extra point GOOD.Florida State 27, Virginia Tech 22
1:44Brandon Pace kickoff for 9 yards downed at the VaTch 44, Virginia Tech penalty 0 yard illegal touching on Xavier Adibi accepted.
Florida State End of game, 1 play
1:351st & 10 at opp 44Virginia Tech penalty 13 yard personal foul on Vince Hall accepted, no play.
1:321st & 10 at opp 31Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard personal foul on Vince Hall accepted.
1:011st & 10 at opp 16Drew Weatherford rush for a loss of 3 yards to the VaTch 19.
0:252nd & 13 at opp 19Florida St penalty personal foul on Xavier Lee, Virginia Tech penalty personal foul on Vince Hall offsetting, no play.

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.

Florida State leads 25–⁠13–⁠1 in 39 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

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