Florida State vs. Virginia Tech

Saturday, December 4, 2010, ACC Championship Game

No. 12 Virginia Tech beat No. 20 Florida State 44–⁠33. It was their 35th meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 22–⁠12–⁠1.

Neutral site20Florida State10–⁠4 in 2010
33
Neutral site12Virginia Tech11–⁠3 in 2010
44

FinalTV: ESPN, ESPN3, ESPNMAttendance 72,379Referee: Brad Allen

MVP Tyrod Taylor (Virginia Tech)Wikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Florida State1077933
Virginia Tech14714944

Standouts

  • PassingTyrod Taylor18 of 28, 263 yards, 3 TDVirginia Tech
  • RushingTy Jones6 carries, 24 yards, 3 TDFlorida State
  • ReceivingDanny Coale6 catches, 143 yards, 1 TDVirginia Tech
  • DefenseDavon Morgan1 INTVirginia Tech

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Photos from the game

  • Florida State field goal attempt, 1st quarter, 2010 ACC Championship Game.
    Florida State field goal attempt, 1st quarter, 2010 ACC Championship Game.Photo: Jayron32, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • ACC Football Championship vs. Florida State, 2010
    ACC Football Championship vs. Florida State, 2010Photo: Daniel Lin, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Virginia Tech runs onto the field for the 2010 ACC Championship game against Florida State.
    Virginia Tech runs onto the field for the 2010 ACC Championship game against Florida State.Photo: Daniel Lin, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Florida State Marching Band prior to the 2010 ACC Championship Game
    Florida State Marching Band prior to the 2010 ACC Championship GamePhoto: Jayron32, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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

Player stats

Florida State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
E.J. Manuel23/3128812
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ty Jones62439
Chris Thompson81204
Bert Reed21006
E.J. Manuel11909
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Taiwan Easterling679029
Willie Haulstead373034
Bert Reed342018
Rodney Smith328012

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tyrod Taylor18/2826330
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Darren Evans669151
Ryan Williams1145014
David Wilson144306
Tyrod Taylor1124112
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Danny Coale6143146
David Wilson442121
Jarrett Boykin335119
Andre Phillip Smith223014
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Davon Morgan1240
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow1241

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

Team stats

Florida StateVirginia Tech
341Total yards442
291Passing yards269
53Rushing yards179
9.0Yards per pass9.4
1.9Yards per rush4.2
19First downs21
6–⁠12Third downs13–⁠18
1–⁠3Fourth downs1–⁠2
2Turnovers0
0–⁠0Penalties4–⁠36
14:54Possession21:15

Efficiency

Florida StateVirginia Tech
44%Success rate46%
0.15EPA per play0.09
1.08Explosiveness1.02
−0.35Rushing EPA−0.08
0.54Passing EPA0.33
40%Passing-down success38%
−0.11First-down EPA−0.15
−0.07Second-down EPA−0.10
1.05Third-down EPA0.94

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

Virginia Tech end zoneFlorida State end zoneQ1 Florida StateField goal, 8 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 7 playsQ1 Florida StatePick-six, 2 plays (Virginia Tech scores)Q1 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 Florida StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ2 Florida StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 9 playsQ2 Florida StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ3 Florida StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 11 playsQ4 Florida StateInterception, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechField goal, 4 playsQ4 Florida StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 Florida StateTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Virginia Tech drives left to right, Florida State right to left.
  1. Q1 Florida StateField goal, 8 plays, 31 yards
  2. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 7 plays, 46 yards
  3. Q1 Florida StatePick-six, 2 plays (Virginia Tech scores), −16 yards
  4. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 65 yards
  5. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 3 plays, 65 yards
  6. Q1 Florida StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 68 yards
  7. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 91 yards
  8. Q2 Florida StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 78 yards
  9. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 9 plays, 29 yards
  10. Q2 Florida StateEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  11. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 67 yards
  12. Q3 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 66 yards
  13. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 61 yards
  14. Q3 Florida StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 53 yards
  15. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 11 plays, 82 yards
  16. Q4 Florida StateInterception, 4 plays, 3 yards
  17. Q4 Virginia TechField goal, 4 plays, 10 yards
  18. Q4 Florida StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 9 yards
  19. Q4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 19 yards
  20. Q4 Florida StateTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 75 yards
  21. Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 1 play, 36 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Virginia Tech 14, Florida State 10
Florida State Field goal, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 33E.J. Manuel pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 29 yards to the VTech 38 for a 1ST down.
14:121st & 10 at opp 38E.J. Manuel pass incomplete to Taiwan Easterling, broken up by Eddie Whitley.
14:002nd & 10 at opp 38Chris Thompson rush for 4 yards to the VTech 34.
13:303rd & 6 at opp 34E.J. Manuel pass complete to Rodney Smith for 12 yards to the VTech 22 for a 1ST down.
13:131st & 10 at opp 22Chris Thompson rush for 1 yard to the VTech 21.
12:122nd & 9 at opp 21E.J. Manuel rush for 7 yards to the VTech 14.
12:123rd & 2 at opp 14E.J. Manuel pass incomplete to Taiwan Easterling, broken up by Eddie Whitley.
11:564th & 2 at opp 14Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 11:56.
11:434th & 2 at opp 14Dustin Hopkins 32 yard field goal GOOD.Florida State 3, Virginia Tech 0
11:43Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Punt, 7 plays
11:341st & 10 at own 20Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
11:002nd & 10 at own 20Ryan Williams rush for 8 yards to the VTech 28.
10:503rd & 2 at own 28Ryan Williams rush for 9 yards to the VTech 37 for a 1ST down.
10:221st & 10 at own 37Ryan Williams rush for 14 yards to the FlaSt 49 for a 1ST down.
9:541st & 10 at opp 49Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin, broken up by Xavier Rhodes.
9:472nd & 10 at opp 49Ryan Williams rush for a loss of 4 yards to the VTech 47.
9:023rd & 14 at own 47Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Marcus Davis.
8:544th & 14 at own 47Brian Saunders punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Greg Reid at the FlaSt 15.
Florida State Pick-six, 2 plays (Virginia Tech scores)
8:301st & 10 at own 16Chris Thompson rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 20.
8:052nd & 6 at own 20E.J. Manuel pass intercepted by Jeron Gouveia-Winslow at the FlaSt 24, returned for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 7, Florida State 3
8:05Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.
8:05Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
7:451st & 10 at own 20Chris Thompson rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 22.
7:122nd & 8 at own 22E.J. Manuel sacked by Steven Friday for a loss of 3 yards to the FlaSt 19.
6:303rd & 11 at own 19E.J. Manuel rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 23.
5:484th & 7 at own 23Shawn Powell punt for 44 yards, returned by Jayron Hosley for 2 yards to the VTech 35.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 3 plays
5:401st & 10 at own 35Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Ryan Williams for 5 yards to the VTech 40.
5:062nd & 5 at own 40Darren Evans rush for 51 yards to the FlaSt 9 for a 1ST down.
4:371st & goal at opp 9Darren Evans rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 13, Florida State 3
4:37Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 14, Florida State 3
4:31Justin Myer kickoff for 58 yards returned by Greg Reid for 20 yards to the FlaSt 32.
Florida State Touchdown run, 6 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 32Bert Reed rush for 6 yards to the FlaSt 38.
3:402nd & 4 at own 38Chris Thompson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the FlaSt 37.
3:013rd & 5 at own 37E.J. Manuel pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 6 yards to the FlaSt 43 for a 1ST down.
2:341st & 10 at own 43E.J. Manuel pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 21 yards to the VTech 36 for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at opp 36E.J. Manuel pass complete to Willie Haulstead for 34 yards to the VTech 2 for a 1ST down.
1:591st & goal at opp 2Ty Jones rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 14, Florida State 9
1:59Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 14, Florida State 10
1:52Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 69 yards returned by Jayron Hosley for 17 yards to the VTech 18, VIRGINIA TECH penalty 9 yard Illegal Block on Jeron Gouveia-Winslow accepted.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 13 plays
1:401st & 10 at own 9Tyrod Taylor pass complete to David Wilson for 7 yards to the VTech 16.
1:002nd & 3 at own 16David Wilson rush for 5 yards to the VTech 21 for a 1ST down.
0:321st & 10 at own 21Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Marcus Davis, broken up by Greg Reid.
0:002nd & 10 at own 21David Wilson rush for 1 yard to the VTech 22.
Q2 15:003rd & 9 at own 22Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 28 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:101st & 10 at the 50David Wilson rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 48.
Q2 13:382nd & 8 at opp 48Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 8 yards to the FlaSt 40 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:001st & 10 at opp 40Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Marcus Davis for 6 yards to the FlaSt 34.
Q2 12:412nd & 4 at opp 34Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Andre Smith, broken up by Terrance Parks.
Q2 12:313rd & 4 at opp 34Tyrod Taylor pass complete to David Wilson for 10 yards to the FlaSt 24 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:001st & 10 at opp 24David Wilson rush for 6 yards to the FlaSt 18.
Q2 11:152nd & 4 at opp 18David Wilson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the FlaSt 19.
Q2 10:343rd & 5 at opp 19Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 20, Florida State 10
Q2 10:34Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 21, Florida State 10
Q2 10:28Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Lamarcus Joyner for 22 yards to the FlaSt 22.
2nd quarter3 drives, then Virginia Tech 21, Florida State 17
Florida State Touchdown run, 10 plays
10:201st & 10 at own 22E.J. Manuel pass complete to Beau Reliford for 12 yards to the FlaSt 34 for a 1ST down.
9:561st & 10 at own 34E.J. Manuel pass incomplete to Rodney Smith, broken up by Kyle Fuller.
9:522nd & 10 at own 34Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 9:52.
9:302nd & 10 at own 34Bert Reed rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 38.
9:003rd & 6 at own 38E.J. Manuel pass complete to Willie Haulstead for 14 yards to the VTech 48 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at opp 48E.J. Manuel rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 49.
8:302nd & 11 at opp 49Chris Thompson rush for 4 yards to the VTech 45.
7:203rd & 7 at opp 45E.J. Manuel pass complete to Willie Haulstead for 25 yards to the VTech 20 for a 1ST down.
6:501st & 10 at opp 20Ty Jones rush for 9 yards to the VTech 11.
6:152nd & 1 at opp 11Ty Jones rush for 5 yards to the VTech 6 for a 1ST down.
5:481st & goal at opp 6Ty Jones rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 21, Florida State 16
5:48Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 21, Florida State 17
5:40Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 69 yards returned by Jayron Hosley for 34 yards to the VTech 35.
Virginia Tech Punt, 9 plays
5:351st & 10 at own 35Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 6 yards to the VTech 41.
5:002nd & 4 at own 41Ryan Williams rush for 3 yards to the VTech 44.
4:523rd & 1 at own 44Tyrod Taylor rush quarterback sneak for 2 yards to the VTech 46 for a 1ST down.
4:201st & 10 at own 46Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
3:452nd & 6 at the 50Ryan Williams rush for 5 yards to the FlaSt 45.
3:253rd & 1 at opp 45Tyrod Taylor rush quarterback sneak for 1 yard to the FlaSt 44 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 44Tyrod Taylor sacked by Nigel Bradham for a loss of 1 yard to the FlaSt 45.
2:002nd & 11 at opp 45Ryan Williams rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 44.
1:253rd & 10 at opp 44Tyrod Taylor sacked by Markus White and Everett Dawkins for a loss of 4 yards to the FlaSt 48.
0:424th & 14 at opp 48Brian Saunders punt for 34 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the FlaSt 14.
Florida State End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 14Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FlaSt 12.
Q3 15:00Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 58 yards returned by David Wilson for 21 yards to the VTech 33.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Virginia Tech 35, Florida State 24
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 33Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 14 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
14:151st & 10 at own 47Darren Evans rush for no gain to the VTech 47.
13:392nd & 10 at own 47Tyrod Taylor rush for 2 yards to the VTech 49.
13:133rd & 8 at own 49Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Marcus Davis for 9 yards to the FlaSt 42 for a 1ST down.
12:461st & 10 at opp 42VIRGINIA TECH penalty 5 yard False Start on Greg Nosal accepted.
12:201st & 15 at opp 47Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Danny Coale.
12:002nd & 15 at opp 47Darren Evans rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 45.
11:293rd & 13 at opp 45Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 27, Florida State 17
11:29Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 28, Florida State 17
11:24Justin Myer kickoff for 63 yards returned by Lamarcus Joyner for 16 yards to the FlaSt 23.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 23E.J. Manuel rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 27.
10:302nd & 6 at own 27Chris Thompson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FlaSt 25.
9:533rd & 8 at own 25E.J. Manuel pass complete to Chris Thompson for 4 yards to the FlaSt 29.
9:274th & 4 at own 29Shawn Powell punt for 40 yards, returned by Jayron Hosley for 8 yards to the VTech 39.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 9 plays
9:131st & 10 at own 39Tyrod Taylor scramble for 12 yards to the FlaSt 49 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at opp 49David Wilson rush for 6 yards to the FlaSt 43.
7:452nd & 4 at opp 43David Wilson rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 41.
7:113rd & 2 at opp 41David Wilson rush for 3 yards to the FlaSt 38 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at opp 38David Wilson rush for 5 yards to the FlaSt 33.
6:002nd & 5 at opp 33Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 8 yards to the FlaSt 25.
5:303rd at opp 25Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin for a 1ST down.
5:201st & 10 at opp 25Tyrod Taylor pass complete to David Wilson for 4 yards to the FlaSt 21.
4:432nd & 6 at opp 21Tyrod Taylor pass complete to David Wilson for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 34, Florida State 17
4:43Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 35, Florida State 17
4:35Justin Myer kickoff for 65 yards returned by Lamarcus Joyner for 42 yards to the FlaSt 47.
Florida State Touchdown run, 8 plays
4:301st & 10 at own 47E.J. Manuel pass complete to Bert Reed for 16 yards to the VTech 37 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at opp 37E.J. Manuel rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 39.
3:232nd & 12 at opp 39E.J. Manuel pass incomplete to Beau Reliford.
3:163rd & 12 at opp 39E.J. Manuel pass complete to Bert Reed for 18 yards to the VTech 21 for a 1ST down.
2:451st & 10 at opp 21E.J. Manuel sacked by Jack Tyler for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 23.
2:072nd & 12 at opp 23VIRGINIA TECH penalty 12 yard Pass Interference on Jayron Hosley accepted, no play.
2:001st & 10 at opp 11E.J. Manuel rush for 9 yards to the VTech 2.
1:522nd & 1 at opp 2Ty Jones rush for 1 yard to the VTech 1 for a 1ST down.
1:441st & goal at opp 1Ty Jones rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 35, Florida State 23
1:44Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 35, Florida State 24
1:40Dustin Hopkins kickoff for 70 yards returned by Jayron Hosley for 18 yards to the VTech 18.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 11 plays
1:301st & 10 at own 18Tyrod Taylor sacked by Brandon Jenkins for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 17.
1:002nd & 11 at own 17Ryan Williams rush for 3 yards to the VTech 20.
0:003rd & 8 at own 20Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Andre Smith for 9 yards to the VTech 29 for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 29Ryan Williams rush for 4 yards to the VTech 33.
Q4 14:172nd & 6 at own 33Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Andre Smith for 14 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:461st & 10 at own 47Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin, broken up by Mike Harris.
Q4 13:302nd & 10 at own 47Ryan Williams rush for 1 yard to the VTech 48.
Q4 12:513rd & 9 at own 48Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 46 yards to the FlaSt 6 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:221st & 0 at opp 6Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 12:22.
Q4 12:001st & goal at opp 6Ryan Williams rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 5.
Q4 11:362nd & goal at opp 5Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Andre Smith.
Q4 11:293rd & goal at opp 5Tyrod Taylor scramble for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 41, Florida State 24
Q4 11:29Chris Hazley extra point BLOCKED returned for 2-point defensive conversion by Nigel Bradham.Virginia Tech 41, Florida State 26
Q4 11:29Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Lamarcus Joyner for 32 yards to the FlaSt 32.
4th quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 44, Florida State 33
Florida State Interception, 4 plays
11:151st & 10 at own 32VIRGINIA TECH penalty 10 yard Holding on Steven Friday accepted, no play.
11:001st & 10 at own 42E.J. Manuel rush for a loss of 9 yards to the FlaSt 33.
10:212nd & 19 at own 33E.J. Manuel pass complete to Beau Reliford for 15 yards to the FlaSt 48.
9:453rd & 4 at own 48E.J. Manuel pass incomplete to Willie Haulstead.
9:294th & 4 at own 48E.J. Manuel pass intercepted by Davon Morgan at the VTech 42, returned for 24 yards to the FlaSt 34.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 4 plays
9:001st & 10 at opp 34Darren Evans rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 30.
8:282nd & 6 at opp 30Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 8:28.
8:152nd & 6 at opp 30Tyrod Taylor rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 29.
7:303rd & 5 at opp 29Darren Evans rush for 3 yards to the FlaSt 26.
6:584th & 2 at opp 26Chris Hazley 43 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 44, Florida State 26
6:50Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Greg Reid for 36 yards to the FlaSt 36.
Florida State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
6:301st & 10 at own 36E.J. Manuel rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by FlaSt E.J. Manuel at the FlaSt 33.
6:002nd & 13 at own 33E.J. Manuel pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 6 yards to the FlaSt 39.
5:383rd & 7 at own 39E.J. Manuel pass complete to Rodney Smith for 6 yards to the FlaSt 45.
5:174th & 1 at own 45Chris Thompson rush for no gain to the FlaSt 45.
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 8 plays
5:081st & 10 at opp 45David Wilson rush for 6 yards to the FlaSt 39.
4:302nd & 4 at opp 39David Wilson rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 37.
3:453rd & 2 at opp 37David Wilson rush for no gain to the FlaSt 37.
3:044th & 2 at opp 37Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 3:04.
2:574th & 2 at opp 37Tyrod Taylor rush for 5 yards to the FlaSt 32 for a 1ST down.
2:201st & 10 at opp 32David Wilson rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 28.
2:182nd & 6 at opp 28Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 2:18.
2:152nd & 6 at opp 28David Wilson rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 26.
2:113rd & 4 at opp 26Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 2:11.
2:043rd & 4 at opp 26Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Danny Coale.
1:554th & 4 at opp 26Tyrod Taylor rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 24.
Florida State Touchdown pass, 12 plays
1:451st & 10 at own 25E.J. Manuel pass complete to Chris Thompson for 2 yards to the FlaSt 27.
1:402nd & 8 at own 27E.J. Manuel pass complete to Chris Thompson for 2 yards to the FlaSt 29.
1:353rd & 6 at own 29E.J. Manuel pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 7 yards to the FlaSt 36 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at own 36E.J. Manuel rush for 5 yards to the FlaSt 41.
1:022nd & 5 at own 41E.J. Manuel pass complete to Taiwan Easterling for 10 yards to the VTech 49 for a 1ST down.
0:541st & 10 at opp 49E.J. Manuel pass complete to Chris Thompson for a loss of 3 yards to the FlaSt 48.
0:472nd & 13 at own 48E.J. Manuel pass incomplete to Bert Reed.
0:383rd & 13 at own 48E.J. Manuel pass complete to Rodney Smith for 10 yards to the VTech 42.
0:384th & 3 at opp 42Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 0:38.
0:314th & 3 at opp 42E.J. Manuel pass complete to Bert Reed for 8 yards to the VTech 34 for a 1ST down.
0:181st & 10 at opp 34E.J. Manuel pass complete to Lonnie Pryor for 14 yards to the VTech 20 for a 1ST down.
0:171st & 10 at opp 20Team pass incomplete.
0:072nd & 10 at opp 20E.J. Manuel pass complete to Chris Thompson for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 44, Florida State 32
0:07Dustin Hopkins extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 44, Florida State 33
0:06Dustin Hopkins on-side kick recovered by VIRGINIA TECH at the FlaSt 42.
Virginia Tech End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at opp 42Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FlaSt 44.

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.

Florida State leads 25–⁠13–⁠1 in 39 meetings, counting the four since this game.

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