Boston College vs. Virginia Tech

Saturday, December 6, 2008, ACC Championship Game

Virginia Tech beat No. 18 Boston College 30–⁠12. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 11–⁠6.

Neutral site18Boston College9–⁠5 in 2008
12
Neutral siteVirginia Tech10–⁠4 in 2008
30

Final at Raymond James Stadium, TampaTV: ABCAttendance 53,927Referee: Tom Zimorski

MVP Tyrod Taylor (Virginia Tech)Wikipedia

At kickoff
72°F, partly cloudy, wind 9 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Tampa International Airport (KTPA), 4 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston College070512
Virginia Tech7710630

Standouts

Photos from the game

  • A parachutist lands at midfield of Raymond James Stadium prior to the 2008 ACC Championship Game.
    A parachutist lands at midfield of Raymond James Stadium prior to the 2008 ACC Championship Game.Photo: Eric M. Ryan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • The stands of Raymond James Stadium were mostly empty during the 2008 ACC Championship Game.
    The stands of Raymond James Stadium were mostly empty during the 2008 ACC Championship Game.Photo: Eric M. Ryan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Boston College prepares to run a play on offense during the second half of the 2008 ACC Championship Game.
    Boston College prepares to run a play on offense during the second half of the 2008 ACC Championship Game.Photo: Eric M. Ryan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Tyrod Taylor guides the Hokies' offense in the first half.
    Tyrod Taylor guides the Hokies’ offense in the first half.Photo: Eric M. Ryan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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

Player stats

Boston College

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Dominique Davis17/4326312
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Montel Harris93407
Dominique Davis1412025
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Rich Gunnell7114139
Montel Harris262051
Justin Jarvis228021
Brandon Robinson225019
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Paul Anderson1150

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tyrod Taylor11/198401
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Darren Evans31114130
Tyrod Taylor1130218
Josh Oglesby61808
Danny Coale2505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Dyrell Roberts444014
Darren Evans322012
Jarrett Boykin1606
Dustin Pickle1505
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Brett Warren130
Stephan Virgil1360

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

Team stats

Boston CollegeVirginia Tech
308Total yards234
302Passing yards96
45Rushing yards150
6.1Yards per pass4.4
1.9Yards per rush2.8
13First downs15
3–⁠15Third downs7–⁠17
0–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠1
5Turnovers3
4–⁠38Penalties3–⁠26
14:08Possession21:36

Efficiency

Boston CollegeVirginia Tech
34%Success rate31%
−0.13EPA per play−0.17
0.70Explosiveness0.89
0.12Rushing EPA−0.20
−0.21Passing EPA−0.06
30%Passing-down success22%
−0.08First-down EPA−0.33
0.17Second-down EPA−0.24
−0.38Third-down EPA0.30
1%Havoc by its defense3%

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)

Boston College 51% to win. Virginia Tech pulled the upset.

Every drive

Virginia Tech end zoneBoston College end zoneQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 Boston CollegePunt, 7 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 7 playsQ2 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechInterception, 7 playsQ2 Boston CollegeFumble, 4 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 4 playsQ2 Boston CollegeEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 Boston CollegePunt, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechField goal, 11 playsQ3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 4 playsQ3 Boston CollegeInterception, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown, 1 playQ3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechFumble, 3 playsQ4 Boston CollegeField goal, 6 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 5 playsQ4 Boston CollegeDefensive TD, 1 play (Virginia Tech scores)Q4 Virginia TechResult not recordedQ4 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 Virginia TechFumble, 3 playsQ4 Boston CollegeInterception, 5 playsQ4 Virginia TechSafety, 4 plays (Boston College scores)Q4 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 2 plays
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.
  1. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  2. Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  3. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 10 plays, 61 yards
  4. Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 7 plays, 38 yards
  5. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  6. Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  7. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 7 plays, 51 yards
  8. Q2 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  9. Q2 Virginia TechInterception, 7 plays, 6 yards
  10. Q2 Boston CollegeFumble, 4 plays, 54 yards
  11. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  12. Q2 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 66 yards
  13. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 4 plays, 15 yards
  14. Q2 Boston CollegeEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  15. Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  16. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  17. Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 4 plays, 23 yards
  18. Q3 Virginia TechField goal, 11 plays, 50 yards
  19. Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  20. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 4 plays, −1 yard
  21. Q3 Boston CollegeInterception, 4 plays, 14 yards
  22. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown, 1 play, 10 yards
  23. Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  24. Q3 Virginia TechFumble, 3 plays, 2 yards
  25. Q4 Boston CollegeField goal, 6 plays, 23 yards
  26. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  27. Q4 Boston CollegeDefensive TD, 1 play (Virginia Tech scores), −12 yards
  28. Q4 Virginia TechResult not recorded, 0 yards
  29. Q4 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 26 yards
  30. Q4 Virginia TechFumble, 3 plays, −14 yards
  31. Q4 Boston CollegeInterception, 5 plays, 28 yards
  32. Q4 Virginia TechSafety, 4 plays (Boston College scores), −5 yards
  33. Q4 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 20 yards
  34. Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 2 plays, −4 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 7, Boston College 0
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
14:481st & 10 at own 33Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 4 yards to the VTech 37.
14:232nd & 6 at own 37Darren Evans rush for 4 yards to the VTech 41.
13:403rd & 2 at own 41Tyrod Taylor rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 40.
13:404th & 3 at own 40Brent Bowden punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Rich Gunnell at the BC 16.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
12:451st & 10 at own 16Montel Harris rush for 1 yard to the BC 17.
12:052nd & 9 at own 17Dominique Davis rush for no gain to the BC 17.
11:303rd & 9 at own 17Dominique Davis pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 4 yards to the BC 21.
11:094th & 5 at own 21Ryan Quigley punt for 46 yards, returned by Victor Harris for 6 yards to the VTech 39.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 10 plays
11:091st & 10 at own 39Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
10:582nd & 10 at own 39Darren Evans rush for 6 yards to the VTech 45.
10:023rd & 4 at own 45Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Dyrell Roberts for 14 yards to the BC 41 for a 1ST down.
10:021st & 10 at opp 41Virginia Tech penalty 5 yard illegal shift accepted.
9:171st & 15 at opp 46Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Darren Evans for 12 yards to the BC 34.
9:022nd & 3 at opp 34Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Dyrell Roberts for 10 yards to the BC 24 for a 1ST down.
8:161st & 10 at opp 24Darren Evans rush for 5 yards to the BC 19.
8:112nd & 5 at opp 19Josh Oglesby rush for 8 yards to the BC 11 for a 1ST down.
7:471st & 10 at opp 11Josh Oglesby rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 12.
7:052nd & 11 at opp 12Darren Evans rush for 7 yards to the BC 5.
6:323rd & 4 at opp 5Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 06:32.
6:273rd & 4 at opp 5Tyrod Taylor rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 6, Boston College 0
6:27Dustin Keys extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 7, Boston College 0
6:27Justin Myer kickoff for 57 yards returned by Montel Harris for 15 yards to the BC 28.
Boston College Punt, 7 plays
6:021st & 10 at own 28Dominique Davis pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 19 yards to the BC 47 for a 1ST down.
5:471st & 10 at own 47Dominique Davis rush for 4 yards to the VTech 49.
4:442nd & 6 at opp 49Montel Harris rush for 3 yards to the VTech 46.
4:273rd & 3 at opp 46Montel Harris rush for 6 yards to the VTech 40 for a 1ST down.
4:061st & 10 at opp 40Dominique Davis rush for 1 yard to the VTech 39.
3:372nd & 9 at opp 39Dominique Davis rush for 5 yards to the VTech 34.
3:043rd & 4 at opp 34Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
3:044th & 3 at opp 33Billy Flutie punt for 33 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
2:421st & 10 at own 20Tyrod Taylor rush for 4 yards to the VTech 24.
1:472nd & 6 at own 24Darren Evans rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 23.
1:323rd & 7 at own 23Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin.
1:324th & 7 at own 23Brent Bowden punt for 48 yards, fair catch by Rich Gunnell at the BC 29.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
1:321st & 10 at own 29Boston College penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:011st & 15 at own 24Dominique Davis sacked for a loss of 2 yards to the BC 22.
0:322nd & 17 at own 22Montel Harris rush for 6 yards to the BC 28.
0:013rd & 11 at own 28Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
Q2 15:004th & 11 at own 28Ryan Quigley punt for 37 yards, returned by Victor Harris for 14 yards to the VTech 49.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 14, Boston College 7
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:391st & 10 at own 49Darren Evans rush for 6 yards to the BC 45.
13:372nd & 4 at opp 45Danny Coale rush for no gain to the BC 45.
13:133rd & 4 at opp 45Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 6 yards to the BC 39 for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 10 at opp 39Darren Evans rush for 30 yards to the BC 9 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & goal at opp 9Darren Evans rush for 4 yards to the BC 5.
11:282nd & goal at opp 5Josh Oglesby rush for 1 yard to the BC 4.
11:083rd & goal at opp 4Tyrod Taylor rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 14, Boston College 0
11:08Dustin Keys extra point GOOD.
11:28Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Chris Fox for 20 yards to the BC 20.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
10:521st & 10 at own 20Dominique Davis rush for a loss of 2 yards to the BC 18.
10:152nd & 12 at own 18Dominique Davis sacked for a loss of 7 yards to the BC 11.
9:053rd & 19 at own 11Montel Harris rush for 5 yards to the BC 16.
10:154th & 14 at own 16Ryan Quigley punt for 31 yards, returned by Victor Harris for 11 yards to the BC 36.
Virginia Tech Interception, 7 plays
8:081st & 10 at opp 36Darren Evans rush for a loss of 2 yards to the BC 38.
7:462nd & 12 at opp 38Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Darren Evans for 4 yards to the BC 34.
7:373rd & 8 at opp 34Tyrod Taylor rush for 9 yards to the BC 25 for a 1ST down.
7:071st & 10 at opp 25Darren Evans rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 26.
6:222nd & 11 at opp 26Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Dyrell Roberts for 13 yards to the BC 13 for a 1ST down.
6:221st & 10 at opp 13Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:171st & 20 at opp 23Tyrod Taylor rush for a loss of 7 yards to the BC 30.
5:152nd & 27 at opp 30Tyrod Taylor pass intercepted by Paul Anderson at the BC 30, returned for 16 yards to the BC 46.
Boston College Fumble, 4 plays
4:321st & 10 at own 46Dominique Davis pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 6 yards to the VTech 48.
4:082nd & 4 at opp 48Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
3:303rd & 4 at opp 48Dominique Davis pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 9 yards to the VTech 39 for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at opp 39Dominique Davis pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 32 yards, fumbled, recovered by VTech in the endzone.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
3:051st & 10 at own 20Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the VTech 21.
2:402nd & 9 at own 21Darren Evans rush for 7 yards to the VTech 28.
2:173rd & 2 at own 28Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the VTech 29.
2:174th & 1 at own 29Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 02:17.
2:174th & 1 at own 29Brent Bowden punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Rich Gunnell at the BC 34.
Boston College Touchdown pass, 3 plays
1:411st & 10 at own 34Dominique Davis pass complete to Montel Harris for 51 yards to the VTech 15 for a 1ST down.
1:341st & 10 at opp 15Montel Harris rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 16.
1:292nd & 11 at opp 16Dominique Davis pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 14, Boston College 6
1:29Steve Aponavicius extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 14, Boston College 7
1:29Ryan Quigley kickoff for 69 yards returned by Dyrell Roberts for 33 yards to the VTech 34.
Virginia Tech Punt, 4 plays
1:291st & 10 at own 34Tyrod Taylor sacked for a loss of 7 yards to the VTech 34, Boston College penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down.
1:051st & 10 at own 42Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
0:282nd & 10 at own 42Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Dustin Pickle for 5 yards to the VTech 47.
0:263rd & 5 at own 47Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Greg Boone for 2 yards to the VTech 49.
0:264th & 3 at own 49Brent Bowden punt for 38 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the BC 13.
Boston College End of half, 1 play
0:261st & 10 at own 13Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 12.
Q3 15:00Justin Myer kickoff for 60 yards returned by Montel Harris for 25 yards to the BC 35.
3rd quarter10 drives, then Virginia Tech 24, Boston College 7
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
14:471st & 10 at own 35Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
14:082nd & 10 at own 35Montel Harris rush for 7 yards to the BC 42.
14:033rd & 3 at own 42Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
14:034th & 3 at own 42Ryan Quigley punt for 26 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the VTech 32.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
13:201st & 10 at own 32Darren Evans rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 30.
12:452nd & 12 at own 30Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the VTech 31.
12:323rd & 11 at own 31Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
12:324th & 11 at own 31Brent Bowden punt for 38 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the BC 31.
Boston College Punt, 4 plays
12:051st & 10 at own 31Dominique Davis pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 22 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at opp 47Dominique Davis pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 1 yard to the VTech 46.
11:192nd & 9 at opp 46Dominique Davis pass incomplete to Rich Gunnell.
11:193rd & 9 at opp 46Dominique Davis pass incomplete to Lars Anderson.
11:134th & 9 at opp 46Billy Flutie punt for 29 yards, fair catch by Victor Harris at the VTech 17.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 11 plays
10:441st & 10 at own 17Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Darren Evans for 6 yards to the VTech 23.
10:232nd & 4 at own 23Darren Evans rush for 2 yards to the VTech 25.
9:483rd & 2 at own 25Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Dyrell Roberts for 8 yards to the VTech 33 for a 1ST down.
9:171st & 10 at own 33Darren Evans rush for 11 yards to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
9:061st & 10 at own 44Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
8:552nd & 10 at own 44Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the VTech 45.
8:143rd & 9 at own 45Tyrod Taylor rush for 18 yards to the BC 37 for a 1ST down.
7:491st & 10 at opp 37Josh Oglesby rush for 7 yards to the BC 30.
6:532nd & 3 at opp 30Josh Oglesby rush for 2 yards to the BC 28.
6:113rd & 1 at opp 28Tyrod Taylor rush for a loss of 5 yards to the BC 33.
6:074th & 6 at opp 33Dustin Keys 50 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 17, Boston College 7
6:07Justin Myer kickoff for 61 yards returned by Montel Harris for 21 yards to the BC 30.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
5:531st & 10 at own 30Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
5:252nd & 10 at own 30Montel Harris rush for 6 yards to the BC 36.
5:093rd & 4 at own 36Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
5:094th & 4 at own 36Ryan Quigley punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Victor Harris at the VTech 30.
Virginia Tech Punt, 4 plays
4:371st & 10 at own 30Tyrod Taylor rush for 11 yards to the VTech 41 for a 1ST down.
4:211st & 10 at own 41Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
4:212nd & 10 at own 41Virginia Tech penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
3:502nd & 20 at own 31Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
3:373rd & 20 at own 31Tyrod Taylor rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 29.
3:374th & 22 at own 29Brent Bowden punt for 56 yards, returned by Rich Gunnell for 2 yards to the VTech 29, Boston College penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Boston College Interception, 4 plays
2:581st & 10 at own 7Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
1:172nd & 10 at own 7Dominique Davis rush for 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by BC at the BC 11.
1:573rd & 6 at own 11Dominique Davis rush for 10 yards to the BC 21 for a 1ST down.
1:171st & 10 at own 21Dominique Davis pass intercepted by Stephan Virgil at the BC 44, returned for 34 yards to the BC 10.
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 1 play
1:171st & goal at opp 10Darren Evans rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 23, Boston College 7
1:17Dustin Keys extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, Boston College 7
1:17Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
1:121st & 10 at own 20Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
1:072nd & 10 at own 20Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
1:003rd & 10 at own 20Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
0:494th & 10 at own 20Ryan Quigley punt for 46 yards, returned by Victor Harris for a loss of 6 yards to the VTech 28.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 3 plays
0:291st & 10 at own 28Danny Coale rush for 5 yards to the VTech 33.
Q4 14:462nd & 5 at own 33Darren Evans rush for 7 yards to the VTech 40 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:461st & 10 at own 40Darren Evans rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by BC at the VTech 30.
4th quarter9 drives, then Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 12
Boston College Field goal, 6 plays
14:081st & 10 at opp 30Montel Harris rush for no gain to the VTech 30.
13:332nd & 10 at opp 30Dominique Davis pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 23 yards to the VTech 7 for a 1ST down.
13:081st & goal at opp 7Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
13:042nd & goal at opp 7Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
12:593rd & goal at opp 7Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
12:544th & goal at opp 7Steve Aponavicius 24 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, Boston College 10
12:34Ryan Quigley kickoff for 63 yards returned by Dyrell Roberts for 13 yards to the VTech 20.
Virginia Tech Punt, 5 plays
12:341st & 10 at own 20Darren Evans rush for 7 yards to the VTech 27.
11:462nd & 3 at own 27Darren Evans rush for 6 yards to the VTech 33 for a 1ST down.
11:151st & 10 at own 33Darren Evans rush for 3 yards to the VTech 36.
10:152nd & 7 at own 36Josh Oglesby rush for 1 yard to the VTech 37.
10:003rd & 6 at own 37Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the VTech 38.
10:004th & 5 at own 38Brent Bowden punt for 33 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the BC 29.
Boston College Defensive TD, 1 play (Virginia Tech scores)
9:051st & 10 at own 29Dominique Davis sacked by Orion Martin, fumbled, recovered by VTech Orion Martin at the BC 17, Orion Martin for 17 yards, to the BC 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 10
9:05Dustin Keys extra point MISSED.
9:05Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Chris Fox for 28 yards to the BC 28.
Boston College Turnover on downs, 8 plays
9:051st & 10 at own 28Dominique Davis pass complete to Colin Larmond Jr. for 7 yards to the BC 35.
8:072nd & 3 at own 35Dominique Davis pass complete to Colin Larmond Jr. for 7 yards to the BC 42 for a 1ST down.
7:491st & 10 at own 42Dominique Davis rush for 3 yards to the BC 45.
7:492nd & 7 at own 45Dominique Davis pass complete to Lars Anderson for 9 yards to the VTech 46 for a 1ST down.
6:541st & 10 at opp 46Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
6:492nd & 10 at opp 46Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
6:443rd & 10 at opp 46Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
6:394th & 10 at opp 46Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 3 plays
6:161st & 10 at own 46Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the VTech 47.
5:592nd & 9 at own 47Darren Evans rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 46.
5:023rd & 10 at own 46Darren Evans rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by BC at the VTech 32.
Boston College Interception, 5 plays
5:021st & 10 at opp 32Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
4:432nd & 10 at opp 32Dominique Davis pass complete to Justin Jarvis for 21 yards to the VTech 11 for a 1ST down.
4:371st & 10 at opp 11Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
4:372nd & 10 at opp 11Dominique Davis pass complete to Justin Jarvis for 7 yards to the VTech 4.
4:373rd & 3 at opp 4Dominique Davis pass intercepted by Brett Warren at the VTech 2, returned for 3 yards to the VTech 5.
Virginia Tech Safety, 4 plays (Boston College scores)
3:261st & 10 at own 5Darren Evans rush for 2 yards to the VTech 7.
3:122nd & 8 at own 7Darren Evans rush for no gain to the VTech 7.
3:053rd & 8 at own 7Darren Evans rush for 6 yards to the VTech 13.
3:054th & 2 at own 13Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 03:05.
2:584th & 2 at own 13Brent Bowden rush for a loss of 13 yards to the VTech 0 for a SAFETY.Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 12
2:58Brent Bowden kickoff for 43 yards returned by Rich Gunnell for 10 yards to the BC 47.
Boston College Turnover on downs, 7 plays
2:581st & 10 at own 47Dominique Davis pass complete to Colin Larmond Jr. for 11 yards to the VTech 42 for a 1ST down.
2:331st & 10 at opp 42Dominique Davis sacked for a loss of 8 yards to the 50 yard line.
2:042nd & 18 at the 50Dominique Davis rush for 25 yards to the VTech 25 for a 1ST down.
2:041st & 10 at opp 25Boston College penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
1:501st & 20 at opp 35Dominique Davis pass complete to Montel Harris for 11 yards to the VTech 24.
1:272nd & 9 at opp 24Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
1:223rd & 9 at opp 24Dominique Davis pass incomplete.
1:174th & 9 at opp 24Dominique Davis sacked for a loss of 9 yards to the VTech 33.
Virginia Tech End of game, 2 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 33Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 31.
0:002nd & 12 at own 31Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 29.

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 17 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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