Virginia Tech at Virginia

Saturday, November 24, 2007. Virginia Tech kept the Commonwealth Cup

No. 8 Virginia Tech beat No. 16 Virginia 33–⁠21. It was their 89th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 47–⁠32–⁠5 in the games on file.

Away8Virginia Tech11–⁠3 in 2007
33
Home16Virginia9–⁠4 in 2007
21

Final at Scott Stadium, CharlottesvilleAttendance 61,711

At kickoff
35°F, wind 4 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Charlottesville 2 SSE, 6 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech13731033
Virginia777021

Standouts

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Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Sean Glennon13/1926010
Tyrod Taylor4/63900
Eddie Royal0/1001
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Branden Ore31147025
Tyrod Taylor91729
Josh Morgan1707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Eddie Royal6147156
Josh Morgan475026
Josh Hyman463032
Justin Harper21106
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Brandon Flowers100

Virginia

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jameel Sewell15/2412101
Peter Lalich2/42300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Mikell Simpson1681127
Jameel Sewell1713210
Andrew Pearman3304
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tom Santi341018
Jonathan Stupar340022
Maurice Covington122022
Staton Jobe222016
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Chris Cook1250

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

Team stats

Virginia TechVirginia
430Total yards241
338Passing yards178
131Rushing yards97
11.5Yards per pass5.1
2.8Yards per rush2.7
20First downs15
4–⁠13Third downs7–⁠17
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠1
3Turnovers2
5–⁠44Penalties3–⁠35
19:37Possession17:03

Efficiency

Virginia TechVirginia
41%Success rate30%
0.04EPA per play−0.09
0.78Explosiveness1.07
−0.07Rushing EPA−0.10
0.30Passing EPA−0.08
39%Passing-down success25%
0.12First-down EPA−0.39
0.02Second-down EPA−0.34
0.16Third-down EPA0.61
2%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 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Virginia end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 VirginiaPunt, 6 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 4 playsQ1 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechField goal, 12 playsQ1 VirginiaTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 Virginia TechField goal, 5 playsQ1 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechInterception, 6 playsQ2 VirginiaTouchdown run, 7 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 VirginiaPunt, 6 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 VirginiaInterception, 2 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 5 playsQ3 VirginiaPunt, 5 playsQ3 Virginia TechField goal, 7 playsQ3 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechFumble, 2 playsQ3 VirginiaTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 VirginiaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 VirginiaPunt, 6 playsQ4 Virginia TechField goal, 8 playsQ4 VirginiaTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 6 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 VirginiaPunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  2. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 4 plays, 41 yards
  3. Q1 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  4. Q1 Virginia TechField goal, 12 plays, 65 yards
  5. Q1 VirginiaTouchdown run, 6 plays, 72 yards
  6. Q1 Virginia TechField goal, 5 plays, 60 yards
  7. Q1 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  8. Q2 Virginia TechInterception, 6 plays, 33 yards
  9. Q2 VirginiaTouchdown run, 7 plays, 52 yards
  10. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 VirginiaPunt, 6 plays, 4 yards
  12. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  13. Q2 VirginiaInterception, 2 plays, 16 yards
  14. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 65 yards
  15. Q2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  16. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 5 plays, 26 yards
  17. Q3 VirginiaPunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  18. Q3 Virginia TechField goal, 7 plays, 15 yards
  19. Q3 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  20. Q3 Virginia TechFumble, 2 plays, −6 yards
  21. Q3 VirginiaTouchdown run, 7 plays, 28 yards
  22. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  23. Q3 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  24. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 8 plays, 68 yards
  25. Q4 VirginiaPunt, 6 plays, 7 yards
  26. Q4 Virginia TechField goal, 8 plays, 58 yards
  27. Q4 VirginiaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 13 yards
  28. Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 6 plays, 18 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Virginia Tech 13, Virginia 7
Virginia Punt, 6 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 26Jameel Sewell pass incomplete to Josh Zidenberg.
14:452nd & 10 at own 26Jameel Sewell pass incomplete to N/A.
14:403rd & 10 at own 26Mikell Simpson rush for 11 yards to the Virg 37 for a 1ST down.
14:341st & 10 at own 37Mikell Simpson rush for 4 yards to the Virg 41.
14:002nd & 6 at own 41Mikell Simpson rush for 1 yard to the Virg 42.
13:453rd & 5 at own 42Andrew Pearman rush for no gain to the Virg 42.
13:314th & 5 at own 42Ryan Weigand punt for 42 yards, returned by Justin Harper for 43 yards to the Virg 41.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 4 plays
13:151st & 10 at opp 41Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 16 yards to the Virg 25 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at opp 25Branden Ore rush for 8 yards to the Virg 17.
12:152nd & 2 at opp 17Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Eddie Royal for 8 yards to the Virg 9 for a 1ST down.
12:121st & goal at opp 9Tyrod Taylor rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 6, Virginia 0
12:12Jud Dunlevy extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 7, Virginia 0
12:12Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
12:001st & 10 at own 20Jameel Sewell rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Virg 15.
11:292nd & 15 at own 15Jameel Sewell pass incomplete.
11:203rd & 15 at own 15Jameel Sewell pass complete to Mikell Simpson for 3 yards to the Virg 18.
11:104th & 12 at own 18Ryan Weigand punt for 46 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 7 yards to the VTech 33, Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding on N/A accepted.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 12 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 33Branden Ore rush for 7 yards to the VTech 40.
10:102nd & 3 at own 40Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Hyman for 12 yards to the Virg 48 for a 1ST down.
9:451st & 10 at opp 48Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the Virg 47.
9:152nd & 9 at opp 47Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Josh Morgan for 11 yards to the Virg 36 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at opp 36Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the Virg 33.
8:152nd & 7 at opp 33Tyrod Taylor rush for 9 yards to the Virg 24 for a 1ST down.
8:051st & 10 at opp 24Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted, no play.
7:351st & 15 at opp 29Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Hyman for 10 yards to the Virg 19.
7:202nd & 5 at opp 19Branden Ore rush for 8 yards to the Virg 11 for a 1ST down.
7:141st & 10 at opp 11Tyrod Taylor rush for 3 yards to the Virg 8.
7:002nd & 7 at opp 8Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the Virg 5.
6:153rd & 4 at opp 5Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the Virg 2.
5:474th & 1 at opp 2Jud Dunlevy 20 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 10, Virginia 0
5:41Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 65 yards returned by Josh Zidenberg for 23 yards to the Virg 28.
Virginia Touchdown run, 6 plays
5:251st & 10 at own 28Mikell Simpson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Virg 27.
4:302nd & 11 at own 27Jameel Sewell rush for 1 yard to the Virg 28.
4:003rd & 10 at own 28Jameel Sewell pass complete to Maurice Covington for 22 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at the 50Jameel Sewell pass complete to Jonathan Stupar for 22 yards to the VTech 28 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at opp 28Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 03:30.
3:001st & 10 at opp 28Jameel Sewell pass complete to Jonathan Stupar for 1 yard to the VTech 27.
2:372nd & 9 at opp 27Mikell Simpson rush for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 10, Virginia 6
2:37Chris Gould extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 10, Virginia 7
2:27Chris Gould kickoff for 50 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 11 yards to the VTech 21, Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 5 plays
2:191st & 10 at own 21Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 56 yards to the Virg 23 for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at opp 23Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the Virg 22.
1:002nd & 9 at opp 22Tyrod Taylor rush for 3 yards to the Virg 19.
0:393rd & 6 at opp 19Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
0:344th & 6 at opp 19Jud Dunlevy 37 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 13, Virginia 7
0:29Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 59 yards returned by Josh Zidenberg for 20 yards to the Virg 31.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
0:051st & 10 at own 31Jameel Sewell rush for 3 yards to the Virg 34.
Q2 14:452nd & 7 at own 34Jameel Sewell pass complete to Mikell Simpson for 4 yards to the Virg 38.
Q2 14:153rd & 3 at own 38Jameel Sewell pass complete to Mikell Simpson for 1 yard to the Virg 39.
Q2 13:184th & 2 at own 39Ryan Weigand punt for 39 yards downed at the VTech 22.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 20, Virginia 14
Virginia Tech Interception, 6 plays
13:101st & 10 at own 22Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 13 yards to the VTech 35 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at own 35Branden Ore rush for 9 yards to the VTech 44.
11:202nd & 1 at own 44Sean Glennon sacked by Clint Sintim at the VTech 35 for a loss of 9 yards.
11:003rd & 10 at own 35Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 13 yards to the VTech 48 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 48Josh Morgan rush for 7 yards to the Virg 45.
10:222nd & 3 at opp 45Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 10:22.
10:112nd & 3 at opp 45Eddie Royal pass intercepted by Chris Cook at the Virg 23, returned for 25 yards to the Virg 48.
Virginia Touchdown run, 7 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 48Mikell Simpson rush for 3 yards to the VTech 49.
9:302nd & 7 at opp 49Virginia Tech penalty 14 yard pass interference on N/A accepted, no play.
9:001st & 10 at opp 35Jameel Sewell rush for 9 yards to the VTech 26.
8:452nd & 1 at opp 26Jameel Sewell pass complete to John Phillips for no gain to the VTech 26.
7:453rd & 1 at opp 26Mikell Simpson rush for 2 yards to the VTech 24 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at opp 24Jameel Sewell rush for 10 yards to the VTech 14 for a 1ST down.
7:051st & 10 at opp 14Mikell Simpson rush for 6 yards to the VTech 8.
6:352nd & 4 at opp 8Jameel Sewell rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 13
6:35Chris Gould extra point GOOD.Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 13
6:28Chris Gould kickoff for 61 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 5 yards to the VTech 14.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
6:241st & 10 at own 14Sean Glennon pass incomplete to N/A.
5:552nd & 10 at own 14Branden Ore rush for 5 yards to the VTech 19.
5:433rd & 5 at own 19Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
5:314th & 5 at own 19Brent Bowden punt for 44 yards, returned by Vic Hall for 6 yards to the Virg 43.
Virginia Punt, 6 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 43Mikell Simpson rush for 4 yards to the Virg 47.
4:202nd & 6 at own 47Jameel Sewell sacked by Orion Martin at the Virg 39 for a loss of 8 yards.
3:503rd & 14 at own 39Jameel Sewell pass complete to Tom Santi for 18 yards to the VTech 43 for a 1ST down.
3:471st & 10 at opp 43Jameel Sewell pass incomplete to Tom Santi.
3:102nd & 10 at opp 43Mikell Simpson rush for no gain to the VTech 43.
2:303rd & 10 at opp 43Jameel Sewell sacked by Vince Hall and Barry Booker at the Virg 47 for a loss of 10 yards.
2:074th & 20 at own 47Chris Gould punt for 47 yards, returned by Eddie Royal for 4 yards to the VTech 10.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
1:451st & 10 at own 10Tyrod Taylor sacked by Clint Sintim at the VTech 6 for a loss of 4 yards.
1:302nd & 14 at own 6Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Justin Harper for 5 yards to the VTech 11.
0:553rd & 9 at own 11Sean Glennon sacked by Clint Sintim at the VTech 6 for a loss of 5 yards.
0:534th & 14 at own 6Brent Bowden punt for 57 yards, returned by Vic Hall for 6 yards to the Virg 43.
Virginia Interception, 2 plays
0:451st & 10 at own 43Jameel Sewell pass complete to Byron Glaspy for 16 yards to the VTech 41 for a 1ST down.
0:401st & 10 at opp 41Jameel Sewell pass intercepted by Brandon Flowers at the VTech 35, returned for no gain to the VTech 35.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 3 plays
0:251st & 10 at own 35Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 26 yards to the Virg 39 for a 1ST down.
0:181st & 10 at opp 39Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
0:122nd & 10 at opp 39Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 19, Virginia 14
0:12Jud Dunlevy extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 20, Virginia 14
0:02Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 46 yards returned by Joe Torchia for 13 yards to the Virg 37, fumbled at the Virg 37, recovered by Brett Warren.
Virginia Tech End of half, 1 play
0:021st & 10 at opp 37Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 00:02.
0:001st & 10 at opp 37Sean Glennon pass incomplete, Virginia Tech penalty holding declined.
Q3 14:51Chris Gould kickoff for 61 yards returned by Josh Morgan for 22 yards to the VTech 31.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 23, Virginia 21
Virginia Tech Punt, 5 plays
14:411st & 10 at own 31Branden Ore rush for 4 yards to the VTech 35.
14:102nd & 6 at own 35Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Eddie Royal for 15 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
13:501st & 10 at the 50Branden Ore rush for 4 yards to the Virg 46.
13:252nd & 6 at opp 46Tyrod Taylor sacked by Jeffrey Fitzgerald at the Virg 49 for a loss of 3 yards.
13:153rd & 9 at opp 49Sean Glennon pass complete to Justin Harper for 6 yards to the Virg 43.
13:134th & 3 at opp 43Brent Bowden punt for 43 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Punt, 5 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 20Jameel Sewell pass complete to Mikell Simpson for a loss of 1 yard to the Virg 19.
12:202nd & 11 at own 19Mikell Simpson rush for 13 yards to the Virg 32 for a 1ST down.
11:501st & 10 at own 32Jameel Sewell rush for 6 yards to the Virg 38.
11:192nd & 4 at own 38Jameel Sewell pass incomplete to N/A.
11:153rd & 4 at own 38Jameel Sewell pass incomplete.
11:074th & 4 at own 38Team punt blocked for no gain.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 7 plays
11:001st & 10 at opp 26Branden Ore rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Virg 27.
10:002nd & 11 at opp 27Sean Glennon pass complete to Branden Ore for 3 yards to the Virg 24.
9:153rd & 8 at opp 24Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Hyman for 9 yards to the Virg 15 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at opp 15Tyrod Taylor rush for no gain to the Virg 15.
8:002nd & 10 at opp 15Branden Ore rush for 4 yards to the Virg 11.
7:563rd & 6 at opp 11Sean Glennon pass incomplete.
7:514th & 6 at opp 11Jud Dunlevy 29 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 23, Virginia 14
7:51Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
7:451st & 10 at own 20Jameel Sewell sacked by Orion Martin at the Virg 18 for a loss of 2 yards.
7:002nd & 12 at own 18Jameel Sewell rush for 2 yards to the Virg 20.
6:293rd & 10 at own 20Jameel Sewell pass incomplete to Jonathan Stupar.
6:194th & 10 at own 20Ryan Weigand punt for 46 yards downed at the VTech 34.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 2 plays
6:001st & 10 at own 34Branden Ore rush for 7 yards to the VTech 41.
5:372nd & 3 at own 41Sean Glennon sacked by Chris Long at the VTech 28 for a loss of 13 yards.
Virginia Touchdown run, 7 plays
5:151st & 10 at opp 28Mikell Simpson rush for 5 yards to the VTech 23.
5:002nd & 5 at opp 23Jameel Sewell rush for 4 yards to the VTech 19.
4:303rd & 1 at opp 19Mikell Simpson rush for 2 yards to the VTech 17 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at opp 17Virginia penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
3:301st & 15 at opp 22Mikell Simpson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 24.
3:242nd & 17 at opp 24Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 03:24.
3:152nd & 17 at opp 24Peter Lalich pass complete to Mikell Simpson for 5 yards to the VTech 19.
3:003rd & 12 at opp 19Jameel Sewell pass complete to Jonathan Stupar for 17 yards to the VTech 2 for a 1ST down.
2:511st & goal at opp 2Jameel Sewell rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 23, Virginia 20
2:51Chris Gould extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 23, Virginia 21
2:43Chris Gould kickoff for 63 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 23 yards to the VTech 30.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
2:381st & 10 at own 30Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Justin Harper.
2:002nd & 10 at own 30Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VTech 30.
1:253rd & 10 at own 30Tyrod Taylor sacked by Chris Long at the VTech 25 for a loss of 5 yards.
1:024th & 15 at own 25Brent Bowden punt for 49 yards downed at the Virg 26.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
0:571st & 10 at own 26Mikell Simpson rush for 5 yards to the Virg 31.
0:402nd & 5 at own 31Andrew Pearman rush for 4 yards to the Virg 35.
0:053rd & 1 at own 35Andrew Pearman rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Virg 33.
Q4 14:504th & 2 at own 34Chris Gould punt for 34 yards downed at the VTech 32.
4th quarter5 drives, then Virginia Tech 33, Virginia 21
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 8 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 32Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the VTech 34.
14:002nd & 8 at own 34Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 25 yards to the Virg 41 for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at opp 41Branden Ore rush for 25 yards to the Virg 16 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at opp 16Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the Virg 14.
12:452nd & 8 at opp 14Branden Ore rush for 9 yards to the Virg 5 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & goal at opp 5Branden Ore rush for no gain to the Virg 5.
11:582nd & goal at opp 5Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Justin Harper.
11:583rd & 0 at opp 5Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 11:58.
11:503rd & goal at opp 5Tyrod Taylor rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 29, Virginia 21
11:50Jud Dunlevy extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 30, Virginia 21
11:50Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Punt, 6 plays
11:411st & 10 at own 20Jameel Sewell sacked by Chris Ellis at the Virg 18 for a loss of 2 yards.
11:302nd & 12 at own 18Peter Lalich pass complete to Mikell Simpson for 5 yards to the Virg 23.
10:553rd & 7 at own 23Peter Lalich pass complete to Tom Santi for 18 yards to the Virg 41 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 41Mikell Simpson rush for 1 yard to the Virg 42.
10:102nd & 9 at own 42Virginia penalty 15 yard face mask on N/A accepted, no play.
10:042nd & 24 at own 27Peter Lalich pass incomplete, broken up by Brandon Flowers.
10:003rd & 24 at own 27Peter Lalich pass incomplete to Mikell Simpson.
9:504th & 24 at own 27Ryan Weigand punt for 40 yards downed at the VTech 33.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 8 plays
9:151st & 10 at own 33Branden Ore rush for 12 yards to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at own 45Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VTech 48.
8:302nd & 7 at own 48Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
7:303rd & 5 at the 50Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Hyman for 32 yards to the Virg 18 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 18Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the Virg 15.
6:252nd & 7 at opp 15Branden Ore rush for 6 yards to the Virg 9.
5:353rd & 1 at opp 9Branden Ore rush for no gain to the Virg 9.
4:564th & 1 at opp 9Jud Dunlevy 26 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 33, Virginia 21
4:49Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 62 yards returned by Josh Zidenberg for 24 yards to the Virg 32.
Virginia Turnover on downs, 7 plays
4:301st & 10 at own 32Jameel Sewell pass complete to Josh Zidenberg for 2 yards to the Virg 34.
4:232nd & 8 at own 34Jameel Sewell pass incomplete.
4:003rd & 8 at own 34Jameel Sewell rush for 7 yards to the Virg 46 for a 1ST down, Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard face mask on Chris Ellis accepted.
3:521st & 10 at own 46Jameel Sewell sacked by Vince Hall at the Virg 45 for a loss of 1 yard.
3:222nd & 11 at own 45Jameel Sewell sacked by Barry Booker at the Virg 34 for a loss of 11 yards.
2:103rd & 22 at own 34Jameel Sewell pass complete to Tom Santi for 5 yards to the Virg 39.
2:004th & 17 at own 39Jameel Sewell pass complete to Staton Jobe for 6 yards to the Virg 45.
Virginia Tech End of game, 6 plays
1:301st & 10 at opp 45Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the Virg 44.
1:102nd & 9 at opp 44Branden Ore rush for 10 yards to the Virg 34 for a 1ST down.
0:391st & 10 at opp 34Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the Virg 32.
0:392nd & 8 at opp 32Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 00:39.
0:352nd & 8 at opp 32Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the Virg 29.
0:353rd & 5 at opp 29Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 00:35.
0:283rd & 5 at opp 29Team rush for a loss of 11 yards to the Virg 25 for a 1ST down, Virginia penalty 15 yard personal foul on Clint Sintim accepted.
0:051st & 10 at opp 25Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Virg 27.

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.

Virginia Tech leads 62–⁠34–⁠5 in 101 meetings on file, counting the 17 since this game.

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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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