Virginia Tech vs. Boston College

Saturday, December 1, 2007, ACC Championship Game

No. 6 Virginia Tech beat No. 12 Boston College 30–⁠16. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 10–⁠5.

Neutral site6Virginia Tech11–⁠3 in 2007
30
Neutral site12Boston College11–⁠3 in 2007
16

FinalTV: ABCAttendance 53,212Referee: Jack Childress

MVP Sean Glennon (Virginia Tech)Wikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech01601430
Boston College790016

Standouts

Photos from the game

  • A giant American flag is stretched across the field during the playing of the national anthem prior to the 2007 ACC Championship Game.
    A giant American flag is stretched across the field during the playing of the national anthem prior to the 2007 ACC Championship Game.Photo: Randy Semones, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Virginia Tech takes the field for the 2007 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game.
    Virginia Tech takes the field for the 2007 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game.Photo: Randy Semones, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Final Scoreboard of the 2007 ACC Championship Game
    Final Scoreboard of the 2007 ACC Championship GamePhoto: Randy Semones, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Eddie Royal catches the go-ahead touchdown in the end zone halfway through the fourth quarter.
    Virginia Tech wide receiver Eddie Royal catches the go-ahead touchdown in the end zone halfway through the fourth quarter.Photo: Mike Trizna, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

From the game’s category on Wikimedia Commons, free licenses only, each credited.

Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Sean Glennon18/2717431
Tyrod Taylor3/62800
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Branden Ore1955014
Tyrod Taylor936031
Kenny Lewis Jr1707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Eddie Royal463124
Josh Morgan855116
Josh Hyman330113
Justin Harper222013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Xavier Adibi1401
Vince Hall160

Boston College

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt Ryan33/5230502
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Andre Callender1551011
Matt Ryan635119
L.V. Whitworth1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Andre Callender1392019
Brandon Robinson354031
Kevin Challenger445019
Rich Gunnell444015
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jamie Silva100

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

Team stats

Virginia TechBoston College
300Total yards389
228Passing yards311
98Rushing yards84
6.1Yards per pass5.9
2.7Yards per rush3.4
22First downs24
9–⁠16Third downs5–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠4
2Turnovers2
7–⁠46Penalties5–⁠49
16:01Possession20:03

Efficiency

Virginia TechBoston College
42%Success rate44%
0.03EPA per play0.02
0.94Explosiveness0.74
−0.09Rushing EPA−0.20
0.14Passing EPA0.12
35%Passing-down success25%
−0.04First-down EPA0.24
−0.13Second-down EPA−0.13
0.44Third-down EPA0.16
3%Havoc by its defense2%

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

Boston College end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 Boston CollegeMissed FG, 11 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ1 Virginia TechDefensive TD, 7 plays (Boston College scores)Q1 Boston CollegeResult not recorded, 1 playQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 Boston CollegeField goal, 16 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 Boston CollegeTouchdown run, 7 playsQ2 Virginia TechInterceptionQ2 Boston CollegePunt, 6 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ2 Boston CollegeEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 9 playsQ3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 6 playsQ3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 8 playsQ4 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 Boston CollegeInterception, 11 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 Boston CollegeDefensive TD, 3 plays (Virginia Tech scores)Q4 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 1 playQ4 Boston CollegeEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Boston College drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 Boston CollegeMissed FG, 11 plays, 62 yards
  2. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  3. Q1 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 58 yards
  4. Q1 Virginia TechDefensive TD, 7 plays (Boston College scores), 22 yards
  5. Q1 Boston CollegeResult not recorded, 1 play, −49 yards
  6. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  7. Q1 Boston CollegeField goal, 16 plays, 59 yards
  8. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 77 yards
  9. Q2 Boston CollegeTouchdown run, 7 plays, 74 yards
  10. Q2 Virginia TechInterception, 18 yards
  11. Q2 Boston CollegePunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  12. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 80 yards
  13. Q2 Boston CollegeEnd of half, 2 plays, −2 yards
  14. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 9 plays, 26 yards
  15. Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  16. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −12 yards
  17. Q3 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 40 yards
  18. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 4 yards
  19. Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  20. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 8 plays, 21 yards
  21. Q4 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  22. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 84 yards
  23. Q4 Boston CollegeInterception, 11 plays, 58 yards
  24. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  25. Q4 Boston CollegeDefensive TD, 3 plays (Virginia Tech scores), 0 yards
  26. Q4 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  27. Q4 Boston CollegeEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 0
Boston College Missed FG, 11 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 20Andre Callender rush for 4 yards to the BC 24.
14:002nd & 6 at own 24Matt Ryan pass complete to L.V. Whitworth for 3 yards to the BC 27.
13:303rd & 3 at own 27Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 4 yards to the BC 31 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 31Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 9 yards to the BC 40.
12:302nd & 1 at own 40Andre Callender rush for 3 yards to the BC 43 for a 1ST down.
12:001st & 10 at own 43Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 15 yards to the VTech 42 for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at opp 42Virginia Tech penalty 6 yard pass interference on N/A accepted, no play.
11:151st & 10 at opp 36Andre Callender rush for 10 yards to the VTech 26 for a 1ST down.
11:111st & 10 at opp 26Matt Ryan pass incomplete to N/A.
11:062nd & 10 at opp 26Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
10:253rd & 10 at opp 26Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 8 yards to the VTech 18.
10:094th & 2 at opp 18Steve Aponavicius 36 yard field goal BLOCKED.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 37Sean Glennon sacked by Tyronne Pruitt at the VTech 33 for a loss of 4 yards.
9:302nd & 14 at own 33Branden Ore rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 32.
9:243rd & 15 at own 32Sean Glennon pass incomplete to N/A.
9:124th & 15 at own 32Brent Bowden punt for 54 yards downed at the BC 14.
Boston College Turnover on downs, 8 plays
9:071st & 10 at own 14Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
9:002nd & 10 at own 14Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 16 yards to the BC 30 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at own 30Matt Ryan rush for 19 yards to the BC 49 for a 1ST down.
8:051st & 10 at own 49Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 19 yards to the VTech 32 for a 1ST down.
7:451st & 10 at opp 32Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Kevin Challenger.
7:302nd & 10 at opp 32Andre Callender rush for no gain to the VTech 32.
6:403rd & 10 at opp 32Andre Callender rush for 4 yards to the VTech 28.
6:244th & 6 at opp 28Matt Ryan pass incomplete to N/A.
Virginia Tech Defensive TD, 7 plays (Boston College scores)
6:101st & 10 at own 29Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Josh Hyman for 9 yards to the VTech 38.
6:002nd & 1 at own 38Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VTech 38.
5:303rd & 1 at own 38Tyrod Taylor rush for 2 yards to the VTech 40 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at own 40Branden Ore rush for 3 yards to the VTech 43.
4:272nd & 7 at own 43Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Branden Ore.
4:213rd & 7 at own 43Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Josh Morgan for 9 yards to the BC 48 for a 1ST down.
4:101st & 10 at opp 48Tyrod Taylor rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the BC 49, forced by Jamie Silva, recovered by Jamie Silva for a TOUCHDOWN.Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 0
4:10Steve Aponavicius extra point GOOD.
4:10Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 65 yards out-of-bounds.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 35Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VTech 35.
3:232nd & 10 at own 35Sean Glennon pass incomplete.
3:183rd & 10 at own 35Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Josh Morgan.
3:074th & 10 at own 35Brent Bowden punt for 44 yards downed at the BC 21.
Boston College Field goal, 16 plays
2:551st & 10 at own 21Andre Callender rush for 1 yard to the BC 22.
2:102nd & 9 at own 22Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 11 yards to the BC 33 for a 1ST down.
1:581st & 10 at own 33Andre Callender rush for 11 yards to the BC 44 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at own 44Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 8 yards to the VTech 48.
1:002nd & 2 at opp 48Andre Callender rush for 3 yards to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down.
0:101st & 10 at opp 45Matt Ryan pass complete to L.V. Whitworth for 8 yards to the VTech 37.
Q2 14:302nd & 2 at opp 37L.V. Whitworth rush for 1 yard to the VTech 36.
Q2 14:183rd & 1 at opp 36Matt Ryan rush for 1 yard to the VTech 35 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:541st & 10 at opp 35Boston College penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
Q2 13:511st & 20 at opp 45Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
Q2 13:402nd & 20 at opp 45Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 13 yards to the VTech 32.
Q2 12:453rd & 7 at opp 32Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 34.
Q2 12:104th & 9 at opp 34Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 14 yards to the VTech 20 for a 1ST down.
Q2 11:481st & 10 at opp 20Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Andre Callender.
Q2 11:412nd & 10 at opp 20Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Rich Gunnell.
Q2 11:373rd & 10 at opp 20Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
Q2 11:334th & 10 at opp 20Steve Aponavicius 37 yard field goal GOOD.Boston College 10, Virginia Tech 0
Q2 11:26Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 69 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 22 yards to the VTech 23.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Tied at 16
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 8 plays
11:201st & 10 at own 23Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 16 yards to the BC 46 for a 1ST down, Boston College penalty 15 yard personal foul on N/A accepted.
11:151st & 10 at opp 46Sean Glennon pass incomplete.
11:002nd & 10 at opp 46Sean Glennon pass complete to Greg Boone for 17 yards to the BC 29 for a 1ST down.
10:351st & 10 at opp 29Tyrod Taylor rush for 5 yards to the BC 24.
10:152nd & 5 at opp 24Branden Ore rush for 4 yards to the BC 20.
9:303rd & 1 at opp 20Tyrod Taylor rush for 1 yard to the BC 19 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at opp 19Boston College penalty 14 yard pass interference on Jamie Silva accepted, no play.
8:351st & goal at opp 5Branden Ore rush for no gain to the BC 5.
8:302nd & goal at opp 5Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boston College 10, Virginia Tech 6
8:30Brent Bowden extra point GOOD.Boston College 10, Virginia Tech 7
8:24Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 58 yards returned by Rich Gunnell for 14 yards to the BC 26.
Boston College Touchdown run, 7 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 26Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 11 yards to the BC 37 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at own 37Matt Ryan pass complete to Clarence Megwa for 13 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at the 50Matt Ryan pass complete to Clarence Megwa for 10 yards to the VTech 40 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at opp 40Andre Callender rush for 6 yards to the VTech 34.
6:092nd & 4 at opp 34Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 7 yards to the VTech 27 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at opp 27Matt Ryan pass complete to Justin Jarvis for 13 yards to the VTech 14 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at opp 14Matt Ryan rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boston College 16, Virginia Tech 7
8:24Blocked PAT returned by Brandon Flowers for a TWO-POINT CONVERSION.Boston College 16, Virginia Tech 9
5:35Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Interception
5:271st & 10 at own 20Sean Glennon pass intercepted by Jamie Silva at the BC 38, returned for no gain to the BC 38.
Boston College Punt, 6 plays
5:151st & 10 at own 38Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 4 yards to the BC 42.
4:152nd & 6 at own 42Andre Callender rush for 4 yards to the BC 46.
4:003rd & 2 at own 46Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 9 yards to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at opp 45Andre Callender rush for 1 yard to the VTech 44.
3:142nd & 9 at opp 44Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Andre Callender.
2:303rd & 9 at opp 44Matt Ryan pass complete to Clarence Megwa for 4 yards to the VTech 40.
2:204th & 5 at opp 40Johnny Ayers punt for 40 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 10 plays
2:131st & 10 at own 20Sean Glennon pass complete to Justin Harper for 13 yards to the VTech 33 for a 1ST down.
1:441st & 10 at own 33Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 9 yards to the VTech 42.
1:302nd & 1 at own 42Sean Glennon rush for 2 yards to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
1:251st & 10 at own 44Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Justin Harper.
1:162nd & 10 at own 44Branden Ore rush for 11 yards to the BC 45 for a 1ST down.
1:161st & 10 at opp 45Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 01:16.
1:101st & 10 at opp 45Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 18 yards to the BC 27 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & 10 at opp 27Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 11 yards to the BC 16 for a 1ST down.
1:051st & 10 at opp 16Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:051st & 15 at opp 21Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 01:05.
0:551st & 15 at opp 21Sean Glennon rush for 4 yards to the BC 17.
0:472nd & 11 at opp 17Sean Glennon pass complete to Branden Ore for 4 yards to the BC 13.
0:473rd & 7 at opp 13Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 00:47.
0:433rd & 7 at opp 13Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Hyman for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 16
0:39Jud Dunlevy extra point GOOD.
0:39Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 70 yards returned by Kevin Akins for 8 yards to the BC 8.
Boston College End of half, 2 plays
0:201st & 10 at own 8Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 7.
0:202nd & 11 at own 7Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 00:20.
0:052nd & 11 at own 7Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 6.
Q3 14:55Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 65 yards returned by Eddie Royal for 19 yards to the VTech 24.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Tied at 16
Virginia Tech Punt, 9 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 24Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the VTech 26.
13:402nd & 8 at own 26Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 5 yards to the VTech 31.
13:233rd & 3 at own 31Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 3 yards to the VTech 34 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 34Sean Glennon pass complete to Branden Ore for 9 yards to the VTech 43.
12:102nd & 1 at own 43Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VTech 43.
11:413rd & 1 at own 43Tyrod Taylor rush for 2 yards to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down.
11:301st & 10 at own 45Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
11:002nd & 10 at own 45Tyrod Taylor rush for 6 yards to the BC 49.
10:353rd & 4 at opp 49Sean Glennon sacked by Nick Larkin at the 50 yard line for a loss of 1 yard.
10:274th & 5 at the 50Brent Bowden punt for 50 yards for a touchback.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
10:101st & 10 at own 20Andre Callender rush for 2 yards to the BC 22.
9:472nd & 8 at own 22Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Andre Callender.
9:473rd & 8 at own 22Boston College penalty 5 yard delay of game on Matt Ryan accepted, no play.
9:443rd & 13 at own 17Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Clarence Megwa.
9:374th & 13 at own 17Johnny Ayers punt for 30 yards.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
9:101st & 10 at opp 47Branden Ore rush for 4 yards to the BC 43.
9:002nd & 6 at opp 43Sean Glennon pass incomplete.
8:253rd & 6 at opp 43Sean Glennon sacked by Kevin Akins at the VTech 46 for a loss of 11 yards.
8:184th & 17 at own 46Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:574th & 22 at own 41Brent Bowden punt for 43 yards, returned by Jamie Silva for 14 yards to the BC 30.
Boston College Turnover on downs, 5 plays
7:491st & 10 at own 30Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 31 yards to the VTech 39 for a 1ST down.
7:201st & 10 at opp 39Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 6 yards to the VTech 33.
6:462nd & 4 at opp 33Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 3 yards to the VTech 30.
6:303rd & 1 at opp 30Andre Callender rush for no gain to the VTech 30.
6:064th & 1 at opp 30Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 06:06.
6:014th & 1 at opp 30Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Ryan Purvis.
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
6:011st & 10 at own 31Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:501st & 15 at own 26Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Eddie Royal for 10 yards to the VTech 36.
5:202nd & 5 at own 36Branden Ore rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 35.
5:053rd & 6 at own 35Sean Glennon pass complete to Justin Harper for 9 yards to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at own 44Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the VTech 45.
4:002nd & 9 at own 45Tyrod Taylor sacked by Brady Smith at the VTech 35 for a loss of 10 yards, Virginia Tech penalty holding declined.
3:423rd & 19 at own 35Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Eddie Royal.
3:324th & 19 at own 35Brent Bowden punt for 50 yards, returned by Jamie Silva for 8 yards to the BC 23.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
3:321st & 10 at own 23Boston College penalty 5 yard accepted.
3:151st & 15 at own 18Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 5 yards to the BC 23.
2:302nd & 10 at own 23Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 5 yards to the BC 28.
2:003rd & 5 at own 28Matt Ryan sacked by Barry Booker at the BC 22 for a loss of 6 yards.
1:234th & 11 at own 22Johnny Ayers punt for 34 yards out-of-bounds.
Virginia Tech Punt, 8 plays
1:001st & 10 at own 44Sean Glennon rush for 6 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:202nd & 4 at the 50Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 8 yards to the BC 42 for a 1ST down.
0:051st & 10 at opp 42Sean Glennon rush for 3 yards to the BC 39.
Q4 14:542nd & 6 at opp 39Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 40.
Q4 14:303rd & 7 at opp 40Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Hyman for 8 yards to the BC 32 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:181st & 10 at opp 32Branden Ore rush for 2 yards to the BC 30.
Q4 14:122nd & 8 at opp 30Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start on Duane Brown accepted.
Q4 13:302nd & 13 at opp 35Tyrod Taylor rush for no gain to the BC 35.
Q4 13:063rd & 13 at opp 35Sean Glennon pass incomplete to Branden Ore.
Q4 13:004th & 13 at opp 35Brent Bowden punt for 35 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 16
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
12:301st & 10 at own 20Andre Callender rush for 2 yards to the BC 22.
12:002nd & 8 at own 22Matt Ryan rush for 7 yards to the BC 29.
10:543rd & 1 at own 29Matt Ryan rush for no gain to the BC 29.
10:364th & 1 at own 29Johnny Ayers punt for 55 yards downed at the VTech 16.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 8 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 16Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
10:202nd & 10 at own 16Tyrod Taylor rush for 31 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at own 47Sean Glennon pass complete to Josh Morgan for 9 yards to the BC 44.
9:202nd & 1 at opp 44Branden Ore rush for 9 yards to the BC 35 for a 1ST down.
8:551st & 10 at opp 35Branden Ore rush for 14 yards to the BC 21 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at opp 21Branden Ore rush for no gain to the BC 21.
8:002nd & 10 at opp 21Sean Glennon pass complete to Branden Ore for 2 yards to the BC 19.
7:213rd & 8 at opp 19Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
7:123rd & 13 at opp 24Sean Glennon pass complete to Eddie Royal for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 22, Boston College 16
7:12Jud Dunlevy extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 23, Boston College 16
7:06Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 62 yards returned by Rich Gunnell for 21 yards to the BC 29.
Boston College Interception, 11 plays
6:301st & 10 at own 29Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 9 yards to the BC 38.
6:112nd & 1 at own 38Andre Callender rush for no gain to the BC 38.
5:303rd & 1 at own 38Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 12 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
4:551st & 10 at the 50Matt Ryan pass complete to L.V. Whitworth for 5 yards to the VTech 45.
4:202nd & 5 at opp 45Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 1 yard to the VTech 44.
3:333rd & 4 at opp 44Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 6 yards to the VTech 38 for a 1ST down.
3:131st & 10 at opp 38Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 19 yards to the VTech 19 for a 1ST down.
3:051st & 10 at opp 19Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Ryan Purvis.
2:552nd & 10 at opp 19Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 6 yards to the VTech 13.
2:253rd & 4 at opp 13Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Andre Callender.
2:254th & 4 at opp 13Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 02:25.
2:164th & 4 at opp 13Matt Ryan pass intercepted by Vince Hall at the VTech4, Vince Hall return 6 yards to the VTech10, PENALTY Virginia Tech personal foul off-setting, PENALTY Virginia Tech personal foul off-setting, clock 02:16.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
2:101st & 10 at own 10Branden Ore rush for no gain to the VTech 10.
2:102nd & 10 at own 10Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 02:10.
1:352nd & 10 at own 10Branden Ore rush for 7 yards to the VTech 17.
1:223rd & 3 at own 17Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 01:22.
1:003rd & 3 at own 17Branden Ore rush for 1 yard to the VTech 18.
0:414th & 2 at own 18Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 00:41.
0:344th & 2 at own 18Brent Bowden punt for 47 yards, fair catch by Jamie Silva at the BC 35.
Boston College Defensive TD, 3 plays (Virginia Tech scores)
0:281st & 10 at own 35Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Clarence Megwa.
0:232nd & 10 at own 35Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Kevin Challenger.
0:113rd & 10 at own 35Matt Ryan pass intercepted by Xavier Adibi at the BC 40, returned for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Boston College penalty illegal shift declined.Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 16
0:11Jud Dunlevy extra point GOOD.
0:111st & 0 at own 30Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct on Xavier Adibi accepted.
0:03Jud Dunlevy kickoff for 64 yards returned by Brandon Robinson for 21 yards to the BC 42.
Boston College End of game, 1 play
0:011st & 10 at own 42Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 41.

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 23–⁠11 in 34 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Virginia Tech 21, Boston College 14
2024Virginia Tech 42, Boston College 21
2023Virginia Tech 48, Boston College 22
2022Virginia Tech 27, Boston College 10
2021Boston College 17, Virginia Tech 3
2020Virginia Tech 40, Boston College 14

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