From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.
Team stats
Boston College
Virginia Tech
317
Total yards
265
318
Passing yards
157
32
Rushing yards
116
5.4
Yards per pass
6.0
1.8
Yards per rush
2.8
19
First downs
15
4–16
Third downs
8–18
0–1
Fourth downs
0–0
2
Turnovers
2
9–83
Penalties
5–44
17:31
Possession
20:18
Efficiency
Boston College
Virginia Tech
33%
Success rate
30%
−0.10
EPA per play
−0.03
1.03
Explosiveness
1.24
−0.16
Rushing EPA
−0.12
−0.08
Passing EPA
0.11
36%
Passing-down success
26%
−0.19
First-down EPA
−0.14
0.21
Second-down EPA
−0.30
−0.26
Third-down EPA
0.52
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 55% to win. Boston College won as Elo’s underdog.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Virginia Tech drives left to right, Boston College right to left.
Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 6 plays, 13 yards
Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 21 yards
Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 8 plays, 35 yards
Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 16 plays, 91 yards
Q2 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
Q2 Boston CollegePunt, 8 plays, 28 yards
Q2 Virginia TechFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
Q2 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 4 plays, −4 yards
Q2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 3 plays, 25 yards
Q3 Boston CollegeInterception, 3 plays, 32 yards
Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
Q3 Virginia TechField goal, 5 plays, 55 yards
Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 8 plays, 11 yards
Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 7 plays, 28 yards
Q4 Boston CollegePunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 8 plays, 18 yards
Q4 Boston CollegeInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
Q4 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 92 yards
Q4 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 66 yards
Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 3 plays, 14 yards
Play by play
1st quarter7 drives, then Tied at 0
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 42
Eddie Royal rush for no gain to the VTech 42.
14:06
2nd & 10 at own 42
Sean Glennon rush for 4 yards to the VTech 46.
13:31
3rd & 6 at own 46
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
12:40
4th & 6 at own 46
Brent Bowden punt for 35 yards, returned by DeJuan Tribble for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 9, Boston College penalty 9 yard illegal block on N/A accepted.
Boston College Punt, 6 plays
12:55
1st & 10 at own 9
Andre Callender rush for 5 yards to the BC 14.
12:40
2nd & 5 at own 14
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
12:40
3rd & 5 at own 14
Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 12:40.
12:30
3rd & 5 at own 14
Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 6 yards to the BC 20 for a 1ST down.
12:03
1st & 10 at own 20
Andre Callender rush for 2 yards to the BC 22.
11:28
2nd & 8 at own 22
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
11:21
3rd & 8 at own 22
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
11:14
4th & 8 at own 22
Johnny Ayers punt for 53 yards out-of-bounds.
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
10:55
1st & 10 at own 25
Sean Glennon rush for 8 yards to the VTech 33.
10:32
2nd & 2 at own 33
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to N/A.
10:26
3rd & 2 at own 33
Branden Ore rush for 6 yards to the VTech 39 for a 1ST down.
9:28
1st & 10 at own 39
Branden Ore rush for no gain, fumbled at the VTech 39, forced by Alex Albright, recovered by Branden Ore at the VTech 39.
9:14
2nd & 10 at own 39
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
9:02
3rd & 10 at own 39
Sean Glennon pass complete to Justin Harper for 7 yards to the VTech 46.
8:27
4th & 3 at own 46
Brent Bowden punt for 40 yards downed at the BC 14.
Boston College Punt, 8 plays
8:10
1st & 10 at own 14
L.V. Whitworth rush for no gain to the BC 14.
7:15
2nd & 10 at own 14
Andre Callender rush for 8 yards to the BC 22.
7:06
3rd & 2 at own 22
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
6:58
4th & 2 at own 22
Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard roughing the kicker on N/A accepted, no play.
6:48
1st & 10 at own 27
Andre Callender rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 26.
6:12
2nd & 11 at own 26
Matt Ryan pass complete to Justin Jarvis for 14 yards to the BC 40 for a 1ST down.
5:47
1st & 10 at own 40
Matt Ryan pass complete to Clarence Megwa for 5 yards to the BC 45.
5:30
2nd & 5 at own 45
Andre Callender rush for 1 yard to the BC 46.
4:45
3rd & 4 at own 46
Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 3 yards to the BC 49.
4:09
4th & 1 at own 49
Johnny Ayers punt for 50 yards downed at the VTech 1.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
3:50
1st & 10 at own 1
Sean Glennon rush for 3 yards to the VTech 4.
3:24
2nd & 7 at own 4
Sean Glennon rush for 2 yards to the VTech 6.
3:20
3rd & 5 at own 6
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to N/A.
3:13
4th & 5 at own 6
Brent Bowden punt for 35 yards, returned by DeJuan Tribble for 2 yards to the VTech 39.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
3:05
1st & 10 at opp 39
Billy Flutie pass incomplete to N/A.
3:00
2nd & 10 at opp 39
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Andre Callender.
2:54
3rd & 10 at opp 39
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to L.V. Whitworth.
2:54
4th & 10 at opp 39
Boston College penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
2:44
4th & 15 at opp 44
Johnny Ayers punt for 35 yards downed at the VTech 9.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 16 plays
2:40
1st & 10 at own 9
Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the VTech 11.
1:55
2nd & 8 at own 11
Sean Glennon pass complete to Greg Boone for 13 yards to the VTech 24 for a 1ST down.
1:30
1st & 10 at own 24
Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VTech 27.
1:04
2nd & 7 at own 27
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to N/A.
0:56
3rd & 7 at own 27
Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 21 yards to the VTech 48 for a 1ST down.
0:30
1st & 10 at own 48
Josh Morgan rush for a loss of 4 yards to the VTech 44.
0:15
2nd & 14 at own 44
Sean Glennon rush for 4 yards to the VTech 48.
Q2 14:51
3rd & 10 at own 48
Sean Glennon rush for 12 yards to the BC 40 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:30
1st & 10 at opp 40
Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the BC 38.
Q2 13:45
2nd & 8 at opp 38
Branden Ore rush for 6 yards to the BC 32.
Q2 13:15
3rd & 2 at opp 32
Branden Ore rush for 5 yards to the BC 27 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:30
1st & 10 at opp 27
Sean Glennon pass complete to Sam Wheeler for 5 yards to the BC 22.
Q2 12:08
2nd & 5 at opp 22
Branden Ore rush for no gain to the BC 22 for a 1ST down, Boston College penalty 11 yard unsportsmanlike conduct on N/A accepted.
Q2 11:40
1st & 10 at opp 11
Sean Glennon rush for a loss of 5 yards to the BC 16.
Q2 11:02
2nd & 15 at opp 16
Sean Glennon pass complete to Greg Boone for 8 yards to the BC 8.
Q2 10:31
3rd & 7 at opp 8
Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 6, Boston College 0
Q2 10:31
Jud Dunlevy extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 7, Boston College 0
Q2 10:23
Jared Develli kickoff for 60 yards returned by Jeff Smith for 25 yards to the BC 35.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 7, Boston College 0
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
10:00
1st & 10 at own 35
Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 3 yards to the BC 38.
9:35
2nd & 7 at own 38
Matt Ryan sacked by Chris Ellis at the BC 28 for a loss of 10 yards.
8:49
3rd & 17 at own 28
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
8:35
4th & 17 at own 28
Johnny Ayers punt for 50 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 7 yards to the VTech 29.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
8:35
1st & 10 at own 29
Sean Glennon rush for no gain, fumbled at the VTech 30, recovered by Sean Glennon at the VTech 30.
7:45
2nd & 9 at own 30
Sean Glennon rush for 1 yard to the VTech 31.
6:55
3rd & 8 at own 31
Sean Glennon sacked by Brady Smith at the VTech 30 for a loss of 1 yard.
6:32
4th & 9 at own 30
Brent Bowden punt for 40 yards, fair catch by DeJuan Tribble at the BC 30.
Boston College Punt, 8 plays
6:02
1st & 10 at own 30
Matt Ryan pass complete to Jon Loyte for 1 yard, fumbled at the BC 31, forced by Kam Chancellor, recovered by N/A at the BC 31, tackled by Kam Chancellor.
6:02
2nd & 9 at own 31
Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 7 yards, fumbled at the BC 38, recovered by Ryan Purvis at the BC 38.
5:00
3rd & 2 at own 38
Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 3 yards to the BC 41 for a 1ST down.
4:33
1st & 10 at own 41
L.V. Whitworth rush for 16 yards to the VTech 43 for a 1ST down.
4:09
1st & 10 at opp 43
Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 12 yards to the VTech 31 for a 1ST down.
3:55
1st & 10 at opp 31
Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 03:55.
3:48
1st & 10 at opp 31
L.V. Whitworth rush for 2 yards to the VTech 29.
3:44
2nd & 8 at opp 29
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Rich Gunnell.
3:20
3rd & 8 at opp 29
Matt Ryan sacked by Orion Martin at the VTech 42 for a loss of 13 yards.
2:42
4th & 21 at opp 42
Johnny Ayers punt for 42 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 1 play
2:38
1st & 10 at own 20
Sean Glennon rush for no gain, fumbled at the VTech 20, recovered by Mark Herzlich at the VTech 20.
Boston College Turnover on downs, 4 plays
2:30
1st & 10 at opp 20
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
2:23
2nd & 10 at opp 20
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Andre Callender.
2:23
3rd & 10 at opp 20
Boston College penalty 4 yard false start on N/A accepted.
2:10
3rd & 14 at opp 24
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Kevin Challenger.
2:05
4th & 14 at opp 24
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
Virginia Tech End of half, 3 plays
1:57
1st & 10 at own 25
Branden Ore rush for 34 yards to the BC 41 for a 1ST down.
1:15
1st & 10 at opp 41
Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard illegal block on N/A accepted, no play.
1:13
1st & 20 at own 49
Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 01:13.
0:50
1st & 20 at own 49
Sean Glennon sacked by Nick Larkin at the VTech 46 for a loss of 3 yards.
0:15
2nd & 23 at own 46
Sean Glennon pass complete to Justin Harper for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
Q3 14:57
Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 10, Boston College 0
Boston College Interception, 3 plays
14:57
1st & 10 at own 20
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
14:47
2nd & 10 at own 20
Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 32 yards to the VTech 48 for a 1ST down.
14:47
1st & 10 at opp 48
Matt Ryan pass intercepted by Brandon Flowers at the VTech 42, returned for no gain to the VTech 42.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
14:17
1st & 10 at own 42
Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the VTech 44.
14:12
2nd & 8 at own 44
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
14:00
3rd & 8 at own 44
Sean Glennon sacked by Nick Larkin at the VTech 40 for a loss of 4 yards.
13:28
4th & 12 at own 40
Brent Bowden punt for 32 yards, fair catch by DeJuan Tribble at the BC 28.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
13:05
1st & 10 at own 28
Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 5 yards to the BC 33.
12:47
2nd & 5 at own 33
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
12:20
3rd & 5 at own 33
Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 4 yards to the BC 37.
12:20
4th & 1 at own 37
Johnny Ayers punt for 50 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 5, Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard illegal block on N/A accepted.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
11:25
1st & 10 at own 5
Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VTech 8.
11:17
2nd & 7 at own 8
Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Hyman for 6 yards to the VTech 14.
10:40
3rd & 1 at own 14
Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VTech 14.
10:23
4th & 1 at own 14
Brent Bowden punt for 47 yards, fair catch by DeJuan Tribble at the BC 39.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
10:15
1st & 10 at own 39
L.V. Whitworth rush for 6 yards to the BC 45.
9:40
2nd & 4 at own 45
L.V. Whitworth rush for no gain to the BC 45.
9:01
3rd & 4 at own 45
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
8:47
4th & 4 at own 45
Johnny Ayers punt for 51 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 14 yards to the VTech 18.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 5 plays
8:37
1st & 10 at own 18
Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 41 yards to the BC 41 for a 1ST down.
8:10
1st & 10 at opp 41
Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 08:10.
8:10
1st & 10 at opp 41
Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding on Greg Boone accepted, no play.
7:00
1st & 20 at own 49
Boston College penalty 15 yard pass interference on N/A accepted, no play.
7:45
1st & 10 at opp 36
Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the BC 34.
7:00
2nd & 8 at opp 34
Sean Glennon rush for 1 yard to the BC 33.
6:30
3rd & 7 at opp 33
Sean Glennon pass complete to Justin Harper for 6 yards to the BC 27.
5:33
4th & 1 at opp 27
Jud Dunlevy 44 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 10, Boston College 0
5:26
Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jeff Smith for 26 yards to the BC 26.
Boston College Punt, 8 plays
5:19
1st & 10 at own 26
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to L.V. Whitworth.
5:19
2nd & 10 at own 26
Boston College penalty 13 yard face mask accepted, no play.
5:00
2nd & 23 at own 13
Matt Ryan sacked by Barry Booker at the BC 3 for a loss of 10 yards.
4:45
3rd & 33 at own 3
Andre Callender rush for 2 yards to the BC 5.
4:45
4th & 31 at own 5
Virginia Tech penalty 14 yard roughing the kicker on N/A accepted, no play.
3:25
1st & 10 at own 19
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
3:18
2nd & 10 at own 19
Andre Callender rush for 12 yards to the BC 31 for a 1ST down.
2:43
1st & 10 at own 31
Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 4 yards to the BC 35.
2:15
2nd & 6 at own 35
Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 2 yards to the BC 37.
2:08
3rd & 4 at own 37
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Justin Jarvis.
1:59
4th & 4 at own 37
Johnny Ayers punt for 30 yards downed at the VTech 33.
Virginia Tech Punt, 7 plays
1:53
1st & 10 at own 33
Branden Ore rush for 4 yards to the VTech 37.
1:40
2nd & 6 at own 37
Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 4 yards to the VTech 41.
1:00
3rd & 2 at own 41
Sean Glennon pass complete to Carlton Weatherford for 3 yards to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
0:40
1st & 10 at own 44
Branden Ore rush for 12 yards to the BC 44 for a 1ST down.
0:14
1st & 10 at opp 44
Carlton Weatherford rush for 3 yards to the BC 41.
Q4 14:54
2nd & 7 at opp 41
Josh Morgan rush for 5 yards to the BC 36.
Q4 14:30
3rd & 2 at opp 36
Branden Ore rush for a loss of 3 yards to the BC 39.
Q4 14:05
4th & 5 at opp 39
Brent Bowden punt for 39 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter7 drives, then Boston College 14, Virginia Tech 10
Boston College Punt, 5 plays
14:05
1st & 10 at own 20
L.V. Whitworth rush for 1 yard to the BC 21.
13:19
2nd & 9 at own 21
Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 18 yards to the BC 39 for a 1ST down.
12:42
1st & 10 at own 39
Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 9 yards to the BC 48.
12:00
2nd & 1 at own 48
L.V. Whitworth rush for no gain to the BC 48.
12:00
3rd & 1 at own 48
Boston College penalty 10 yard holding on N/A accepted, no play.
11:10
3rd & 11 at own 38
Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 11:10.
11:05
3rd & 11 at own 38
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Clarence Megwa.
10:49
4th & 11 at own 38
Johnny Ayers punt for 49 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 9 yards to the VTech 22.
Virginia Tech Punt, 8 plays
10:31
1st & 10 at own 22
Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VTech 25.
10:03
2nd & 7 at own 25
Branden Ore rush for 7 yards to the VTech 32 for a 1ST down.
9:20
1st & 10 at own 32
Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for no gain to the VTech 32.
8:20
2nd & 10 at own 32
Sean Glennon pass complete to Greg Boone for 9 yards to the VTech 41.
8:05
3rd & 1 at own 41
Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
7:28
1st & 10 at own 44
Branden Ore rush for 6 yards to the 50 yard line.
6:42
2nd & 4 at the 50
Team rush for a loss of 10 yards to the VTech 40.
6:16
3rd & 14 at own 40
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
6:05
4th & 14 at own 40
Brent Bowden punt for 41 yards downed at the BC 19.
Boston College Interception, 1 play
6:01
1st & 10 at own 19
Matt Ryan pass intercepted by D.J. Parker at the BC 31, returned for no gain to the BC 31.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
5:30
1st & 10 at opp 31
Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 4 yards to the BC 27.
5:00
2nd & 6 at opp 27
Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for a loss of 2 yards to the BC 29.
4:32
3rd & 8 at opp 29
Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 04:32.
4:26
3rd & 8 at opp 29
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
4:16
4th & 8 at opp 29
Jud Dunlevy punt for 21 yards downed at the BC 8.
Boston College Touchdown pass, 9 plays
4:11
1st & 10 at own 8
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
4:05
2nd & 10 at own 8
Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 23 yards to the BC 31 for a 1ST down.
3:46
1st & 10 at own 31
Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 22 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
3:21
1st & 10 at opp 47
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Kevin Challenger.
3:00
2nd & 10 at opp 47
Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 20 yards to the VTech 27 for a 1ST down.
2:47
1st & 10 at opp 27
Matt Ryan rush for 11 yards to the VTech 16 for a 1ST down.
2:23
1st & 10 at opp 16
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
2:17
2nd & 10 at opp 16
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Rich Gunnell.
2:11
3rd & 10 at opp 16
Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 10, Boston College 6
2:11
Steve Aponavicius extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 10, Boston College 7
2:11
Steve Aponavicius on-side kick recovered by Boston College at the BC 34.
Boston College Touchdown pass, 7 plays
2:11
1st & 10 at own 34
Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 5 yards to the BC 39.
1:26
2nd & 5 at own 39
Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 20 yards to the VTech 41 for a 1ST down.
1:11
1st & 10 at opp 41
Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 15 yards to the VTech 26 for a 1ST down.
0:58
1st & 10 at opp 26
Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 00:58.
0:46
1st & 10 at opp 26
Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 12 yards to the VTech 14 for a 1ST down.
0:36
1st & 10 at opp 14
Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
0:27
2nd & 10 at opp 14
Boston College penalty 10 yard holding on N/A accepted, no play.
0:23
2nd & 20 at opp 24
Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
0:11
3rd & 20 at opp 24
Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boston College 13, Virginia Tech 10
0:11
Steve Aponavicius extra point GOOD.Boston College 14, Virginia Tech 10
0:11
Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 34 yards returned by Billy Gorham for no gain to the VTech 36.
Virginia Tech End of game, 3 plays
0:08
1st & 10 at own 36
Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Josh Hyman.
0:02
2nd & 10 at own 36
Sean Glennon pass incomplete.
0:00
3rd & 10 at own 36
Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Hyman for 11 yards, lateral to Eddie Royal for 3 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
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.