Virginia Tech at Nebraska

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Virginia Tech beat Nebraska 35–⁠30. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayVirginia Tech10–⁠4 in 2008
35
HomeNebraska9–⁠4 in 2008
30

Final at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), LincolnTV: ABCRAttendance 85,831

At kickoff
74°F, clear, wind 7 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK), 6 km from the stadium, six minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech9910735
Nebraska7371330

Standouts

  • PassingJoe Ganz17 of 26, 278 yards, 2 TD, 1 INTNebraska
  • RushingDarren Evans21 carries, 72 yards, 2 TDVirginia Tech
  • DefenseVictor Harris1 INTVirginia Tech

Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tyrod Taylor9/1517100
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tyrod Taylor1587130
Darren Evans2172219
Kenny Lewis Jr1750012
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jarrett Boykin258034
Andre Phillip Smith254040
Greg Boone233017
Danny Coale21408
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Victor Harris1150

Nebraska

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Joe Ganz17/2627821
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Roy Helu Jr.421112
Joe Ganz81808
Marlon Lucky81705
Quentin Castille3804
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mike McNeill366132
Todd Peterson460125
Nate Swift358046
Marlon Lucky338029

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

Team stats

Virginia TechNebraska
377Total yards333
175Passing yards289
206Rushing yards55
11.4Yards per pass10.7
3.7Yards per rush2.2
21First downs14
7–⁠17Third downs2–⁠11
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠1
0Turnovers2
4–⁠30Penalties6–⁠54
20:58Possession15:02

Efficiency

Virginia TechNebraska
41%Success rate39%
0.01EPA per play0.13
0.85Explosiveness1.23
−0.17Rushing EPA−0.21
0.62Passing EPA0.50
38%Passing-down success25%
0.00First-down EPA0.09
−0.10Second-down EPA0.17
0.27Third-down EPA0.07

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 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Nebraska end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 5 playsQ1 NebraskaSafety, 3 plays (Virginia Tech scores)Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 NebraskaInterception, 1 playQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechField goal, 10 playsQ2 NebraskaField goal, 9 playsQ2 Virginia TechField goal, 9 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechField goal, 9 playsQ2 NebraskaEnd of half, 7 playsQ3 Virginia TechField goal, 9 playsQ3 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 3 playsQ3 NebraskaTouchdown run, 12 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechDefensive TD, 5 plays (Nebraska scores)Q4 NebraskaResult not recordedQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 11 playsQ4 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 NebraskaFumble, 2 playsQ4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Nebraska drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  2. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 5 plays, 11 yards
  3. Q1 NebraskaSafety, 3 plays (Virginia Tech scores), 8 yards
  4. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  5. Q1 NebraskaInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  6. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 3 plays, 5 yards
  7. Q1 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 68 yards
  8. Q1 Virginia TechField goal, 10 plays, 54 yards
  9. Q2 NebraskaField goal, 9 plays, 45 yards
  10. Q2 Virginia TechField goal, 9 plays, 53 yards
  11. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  12. Q2 Virginia TechField goal, 9 plays, 66 yards
  13. Q2 NebraskaEnd of half, 7 plays, 0 yards
  14. Q3 Virginia TechField goal, 9 plays, 61 yards
  15. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  16. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 3 plays, 33 yards
  17. Q3 NebraskaTouchdown run, 12 plays, 75 yards
  18. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  19. Q4 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  20. Q4 Virginia TechDefensive TD, 5 plays (Nebraska scores), −27 yards
  21. Q4 NebraskaResult not recorded, 88 yards
  22. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 11 plays, 80 yards
  23. Q4 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 80 yards
  24. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  25. Q4 NebraskaFumble, 2 plays, 46 yards
  26. Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 1 play, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 9, Nebraska 7
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
14:351st & 10 at own 32Joe Ganz pass complete to Nate Swift for 3 yards to the Neb 35.
13:452nd & 7 at own 35Quentin Castille rush for 4 yards to the Neb 39.
10:053rd & 3 at own 39Joe Ganz rush for 2 yards to the Neb 41.
13:454th & 1 at own 41Nebraska penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
7:434th & 6 at own 36Dan Titchener punt for 41 yards, returned by Victor Harris for 28 yards to the Neb 49.
Virginia Tech Punt, 5 plays
13:451st & 10 at opp 49Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 6 yards to the Neb 43.
11:252nd & 4 at opp 43Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 5 yards to the Neb 38 for a 1ST down.
10:591st & 10 at opp 38Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 2 yards to the Neb 36.
10:522nd & 8 at opp 36Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
10:453rd & 8 at opp 36Tyrod Taylor sacked for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 38.
10:054th & 10 at opp 38Brent Bowden punt for 32 yards, downed at the Neb 6.
Nebraska Safety, 3 plays (Virginia Tech scores)
9:261st & 10 at own 6Marlon Lucky rush for 4 yards to the Neb 10.
8:582nd & 6 at own 10Marlon Lucky rush for 4 yards to the Neb 14.
8:413rd & 2 at own 14Joe Ganz pass incomplete.
8:354th & 2 at own 14Team punt blocked by Team for no gain to the Neb 0 for a SAFETY.Virginia Tech 2, Nebraska 0
8:301st & 0 at own 20Dan Titchener punt for 52 yards, returned by Victor Harris for 16 yards to the VTech 44.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
8:231st & 10 at own 44Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
7:432nd & 10 at own 44Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for no gain to the VTech 44.
7:433rd & 10 at own 44Tyrod Taylor sacked for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 42.
6:504th & 12 at own 42Brent Bowden punt for 43 yards, returned by Niles Paul for a loss of 4 yards to the Neb 11.
Nebraska Interception, 1 play
6:351st & 10 at own 11Joe Ganz pass intercepted by Victor Harris at the Neb 20, returned for 15 yards to the Neb 5.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 3 plays
6:161st & goal at opp 5Darren Evans rush for 3 yards to the Neb 2.
5:502nd & goal at opp 2Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the Neb 1.
5:223rd & goal at opp 1Darren Evans rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 9, Nebraska 0
5:22Dustin Keys extra point GOOD.
5:14Justin Myer kickoff for 64 yards returned by Niles Paul for 19 yards to the Neb 25.
5:08Justin Myer kickoff for 69 yards returned by Curenski Gilleylen for 26 yards to the Neb 32.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 3 plays
5:011st & 10 at own 32Joe Ganz pass complete to Mike McNeill for 27 yards to the VTech 41 for a 1ST down.
4:091st & 10 at opp 41Roy Helu Jr. rush for 9 yards to the VTech 32.
3:542nd & 1 at opp 32Joe Ganz pass complete to Mike McNeill for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 9, Nebraska 7
0:10Alex Henery extra point GOOD.
3:14Adi Kunalic kickoff for 66 yards returned by Kenny Lewis Jr. for 40 yards to the VTech 44.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 10 plays
3:431st & 10 at own 44Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
3:141st & 15 at own 39Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 6 yards to the VTech 45.
2:452nd & 9 at own 45Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 8 yards to the Neb 47.
2:153rd & 1 at opp 47Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 4 yards to the Neb 43 for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 10 at opp 43Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
1:432nd & 10 at opp 43Tyrod Taylor rush for no gain to the Neb 43.
1:073rd & 10 at opp 43Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Andre Smith for 40 yards to the Neb 3 for a 1ST down.
0:431st & goal at opp 3Tyrod Taylor rush for no gain to the Neb 3.
0:402nd & 0 at opp 3Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 00:40.
0:102nd & goal at opp 3Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the Neb 2.
Q2 14:563rd & goal at opp 2Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
Q2 14:514th & goal at opp 2Dustin Keys 19 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 12, Nebraska 7
Q2 14:40Justin Myer kickoff for 52 yards returned by Niles Paul for 6 yards to the Neb 24.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Virginia Tech 18, Nebraska 10
Nebraska Field goal, 9 plays
14:181st & 10 at own 24Joe Ganz pass complete to Curenski Gilleylen for 5 yards to the Neb 29.
13:322nd & 5 at own 29Joe Ganz pass complete to Marlon Lucky for 10 yards to the Neb 39 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at own 39Niles Paul rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Neb 33, Nebraska penalty holding declined.
12:322nd & 16 at own 33Joe Ganz rush for 6 yards to the Neb 39.
12:083rd & 10 at own 39Joe Ganz pass complete to Marlon Lucky for 29 yards to the VTech 32 for a 1ST down.
11:251st & 10 at opp 32Marlon Lucky rush for 1 yard to the VTech 31.
10:582nd & 9 at opp 31Joe Ganz pass incomplete to Hunter Teafatiller.
10:523rd & 9 at opp 31Joe Ganz pass incomplete.
10:454th & 9 at opp 31Alex Henery 49 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 12, Nebraska 10
10:40Adi Kunalic kickoff for 62 yards returned by Davon Morgan for 18 yards to the VTech 26.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 9 plays
10:151st & 10 at own 26Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Andre Smith for 13 yards to the VTech 39 for a 1ST down.
10:071st & 10 at own 39Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 9 yards to the VTech 48.
9:442nd & 1 at own 48Darren Evans rush for 5 yards to the Neb 47 for a 1ST down.
9:231st & 10 at opp 47Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 12 yards to the Neb 35 for a 1ST down.
9:151st & 10 at opp 35Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 12 yards to the Neb 23 for a 1ST down.
8:381st & 10 at opp 23Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for no gain to the Neb 23.
8:032nd & 10 at opp 23Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the Neb 22.
7:233rd & 9 at opp 22Tyrod Taylor rush for 1 yard to the Neb 21.
7:104th & 8 at opp 21Dustin Keys 38 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 15, Nebraska 10
7:03Justin Myer kickoff for 56 yards returned by Niles Paul for 25 yards to the Neb 39.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
6:431st & 10 at own 39Roy Helu Jr. rush for no gain to the Neb 39.
6:162nd & 10 at own 39Joe Ganz rush for 4 yards to the Neb 43.
5:433rd & 6 at own 43Joe Ganz rush for no gain to the Neb 43, Nebraska penalty 5 yard illegal forward pass on Joe Ganz accepted.
5:364th & 11 at own 38Dan Titchener punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Victor Harris at the VTech 24.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 9 plays
5:131st & 10 at own 24Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 34 yards to the Neb 42 for a 1ST down.
4:351st & 10 at opp 42Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 1 yard to the Neb 41.
4:052nd & 9 at opp 41Tyrod Taylor rush for 8 yards to the Neb 33.
3:453rd & 1 at opp 33Darren Evans rush for 2 yards to the Neb 31 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at opp 31Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 24 yards to the Neb 7 for a 1ST down.
3:051st & 0 at opp 7Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
2:351st & goal at opp 12Darren Evans rush for 4 yards to the Neb 8.
2:112nd & 0 at opp 8Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 02:11.
1:512nd & goal at opp 8Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 9.
1:203rd & goal at opp 9Danny Coale rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 10.
1:174th & 0 at opp 10Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 01:17.
1:154th & goal at opp 10Dustin Keys 27 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 18, Nebraska 10
1:08Justin Myer kickoff for 63 yards returned by Niles Paul for 19 yards to the Neb 26.
Nebraska End of half, 7 plays
1:011st & 10 at own 26Marlon Lucky rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 25.
1:012nd & 11 at own 25Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 01:01.
0:592nd & 11 at own 25Joe Ganz pass incomplete.
0:533rd & 11 at own 25Joe Ganz pass incomplete.
0:534th & 11 at own 25Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 00:53.
0:404th & 11 at own 25Virginia Tech penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on Stephan Virgil accepted.
0:401st & 10 at own 40Joe Ganz sacked for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 38.
0:142nd & 12 at own 38Joe Ganz pass incomplete, Nebraska penalty 10 yard holding on Sam Meginnis accepted.
0:062nd & 22 at own 28Joe Ganz pass incomplete.
0:003rd & 22 at own 28Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 26.
Q3 15:00Adi Kunalic kickoff for 74 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter4 drives, then Virginia Tech 28, Nebraska 17
Virginia Tech Field goal, 9 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 20Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Greg Boone for 17 yards to the VTech 37 for a 1ST down.
12:511st & 10 at own 37Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 4 yards to the VTech 41.
13:312nd & 6 at own 41Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 40.
13:103rd & 7 at own 40Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Greg Boone for 16 yards to the Neb 44 for a 1ST down.
12:511st & 10 at opp 44Tyrod Taylor rush for 30 yards to the Neb 14 for a 1ST down.
12:111st & 10 at opp 14Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 15.
11:342nd & 11 at opp 15Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Neb 20.
10:423rd & 16 at opp 20Tyrod Taylor rush for 1 yard to the Neb 19.
10:254th & 15 at opp 19Dustin Keys 36 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 21, Nebraska 10
10:19Justin Myer kickoff for 67 yards returned by Niles Paul for 20 yards to the Neb 23.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
9:531st & 10 at own 23Marlon Lucky rush for 3 yards to the Neb 26.
9:022nd & 7 at own 26Marlon Lucky rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Neb 22.
8:363rd & 11 at own 22Joe Ganz sacked by Orion Martin for a loss of 9 yards to the Neb 13.
8:034th & 20 at own 13Dan Titchener punt for 41 yards, returned by Victor Harris for 21 yards to the Neb 33.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 3 plays
7:471st & 10 at opp 33Darren Evans rush for 5 yards to the Neb 28.
7:012nd & 5 at opp 28Darren Evans rush for 9 yards to the Neb 19 for a 1ST down.
6:541st & 10 at opp 19Darren Evans rush for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 28, Nebraska 10
6:54Dustin Keys extra point GOOD.
6:44Justin Myer kickoff for 68 yards returned by Niles Paul for 23 yards to the Neb 25.
Nebraska Touchdown run, 12 plays
6:291st & 10 at own 25Joe Ganz pass complete to Mike McNeill for 7 yards to the Neb 32.
5:582nd & 3 at own 32Joe Ganz pass complete to Todd Peterson for 4 yards to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down.
5:331st & 10 at own 36Joe Ganz pass complete to Dreu Young for 10 yards to the Neb 46 for a 1ST down.
4:531st & 10 at own 46Marlon Lucky rush for 3 yards to the Neb 49.
4:122nd & 7 at own 49Marlon Lucky rush for 5 yards to the VTech 46.
3:383rd & 2 at opp 46Marlon Lucky rush for 1 yard to the VTech 45.
3:104th & 1 at opp 45Quentin Castille rush for 1 yard to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
2:311st & 10 at opp 44Quentin Castille rush for 3 yards to the VTech 41.
2:312nd & 7 at opp 41Joe Ganz rush for 1 yard to the VTech 40.
1:163rd & 6 at opp 40Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 01:16.
1:073rd & 6 at opp 40Joe Ganz rush for 8 yards to the VTech 32 for a 1ST down.
0:221st & 10 at opp 32Joe Ganz pass complete to Menelik Holt for 20 yards to the VTech 12 for a 1ST down.
0:04Alex Henery extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 28, Nebraska 17
0:00Adi Kunalic kickoff for 66 yards returned by Kenny Lewis Jr. for 19 yards to the VTech 23.
4th quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 35, Nebraska 30
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
14:431st & 10 at own 23Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for no gain to the VTech 23.
14:222nd & 10 at own 23Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Dyrell Roberts.
13:453rd & 10 at own 23Tyrod Taylor rush for 1 yard to the VTech 24.
13:334th & 9 at own 24Brent Bowden punt for 21 yards out-of-bounds.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
12:501st & 10 at opp 45Roy Helu Jr. rush for no gain to the VTech 45.
12:262nd & 10 at opp 45Nebraska penalty 10 yard holding on Team accepted.
11:562nd & 20 at own 45Joe Ganz pass complete to Todd Peterson for 14 yards to the VTech 41.
11:323rd & 6 at opp 41Joe Ganz pass incomplete.
11:224th & 6 at opp 41Dan Titchener punt for 27 yards out-of-bounds.
Virginia Tech Defensive TD, 5 plays (Nebraska scores)
10:501st & 10 at own 14Darren Evans rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 13.
10:362nd & 11 at own 13Tyrod Taylor rush for 20 yards to the VTech 33 for a 1ST down.
9:531st & 10 at own 33Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 4 yards to the VTech 37.
9:232nd & 6 at own 37Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 3 yards to the VTech 40.
8:383rd & 3 at own 40Kenny Lewis Jr. rush for 1 yard to the VTech 41.
7:52Justin Myer kickoff for 47 yards returned by Nate Swift for 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 28, Nebraska 23
7:52Two-point conversion attempt, Joe Ganz pass FAILED.
7:52Adi Kunalic kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 11 plays
7:451st & 10 at own 20Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Dyrell Roberts.
7:162nd & 10 at own 20Tyrod Taylor rush for 18 yards to the VTech 38 for a 1ST down.
6:531st & 10 at own 38Darren Evans rush for 3 yards to the VTech 41.
6:242nd & 7 at own 41Tyrod Taylor rush for 4 yards to the VTech 45.
5:193rd & 3 at own 45Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Dyrell Roberts for 12 yards to the Neb 43 for a 1ST down.
4:591st & 10 at opp 43Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the Neb 42.
4:132nd & 9 at opp 42Darren Evans rush for 5 yards to the Neb 37.
4:133rd & 4 at opp 37Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 04:13.
4:083rd & 4 at opp 37Tyrod Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Neb 37, Nebraska penalty 15 yard personal foul on Team accepted for a 1ST down.
3:231st & 10 at opp 20Nebraska penalty 9 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
2:521st & 10 at opp 11Darren Evans rush for 6 yards to the Neb 5.
2:382nd & 4 at opp 5Darren Evans rush for 3 yards to the Neb 2.
2:283rd & 1 at opp 2Tyrod Taylor rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 34, Nebraska 23
2:28Dustin Keys extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 35, Nebraska 23
2:281st & 0 at own 30Nebraska penalty 15 yard personal foul on Team accepted.
2:28Justin Myer kickoff for 55 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 4 plays
2:001st & 10 at own 20Joe Ganz pass complete to Nate Swift for 9 yards to the Neb 29.
1:472nd & 1 at own 29Joe Ganz pass complete to Nate Swift for 46 yards to the VTech 25 for a 1ST down.
1:381st & 10 at opp 25Joe Ganz rush for 8 yards to the VTech 17.
1:322nd & 2 at opp 17Joe Ganz pass complete to Todd Peterson for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 35, Nebraska 29
1:32Alex Henery extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 35, Nebraska 30
1:31Adi Kunalic on-side kick recovered by Virginia Tech at the Neb 43.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
1:101st & 10 at opp 43Darren Evans rush for 3 yards to the Neb 40.
0:432nd & 7 at opp 40Darren Evans rush for 2 yards to the Neb 38.
0:433rd & 5 at opp 38Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 00:43.
0:383rd & 5 at opp 38Darren Evans rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 40.
0:384th & 7 at opp 40Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 00:38.
0:254th & 7 at opp 40Brent Bowden punt for 30 yards out-of-bounds.
Nebraska Fumble, 2 plays
0:171st & 10 at own 10Joe Ganz pass complete to Niles Paul for 21 yards to the Neb 31 for a 1ST down.
0:051st & 10 at own 31Joe Ganz pass complete to Nate Swift, fumbled, recovered by VTech Dorian Porch at the VTech 44, Dorian Porch for 8 yards, to the Neb 48.
Virginia Tech End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at opp 48Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the 50 yard line.

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 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2009Virginia Tech 16, Nebraska 15
2008Virginia Tech 35, Nebraska 30
1996Nebraska 41, Virginia Tech 21Orange Bowl

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