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Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Cincinnati beat Virginia Tech 27–⁠24. It was their 10th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 5–⁠5.

Neutral siteVirginia Tech7–⁠6 in 2012
24
Neutral siteCincinnati10–⁠3 in 2012
27

FinalTV: ESPNUAttendance 46,026

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech0701724
Cincinnati3371427

Standouts

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Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Logan Thomas17/3024212
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Michael Holmes1160119
Dyrell Roberts551025
J.C. Coleman732018
Logan Thomas91015
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Marcus Davis5101050
Corey Fuller480156
J.C. Coleman233024
Eric Martin21107
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Kris Harley100

Cincinnati

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Munchie Legaux19/4237631
Brendon Kay1/11600
RushingCarYdsTDLong
George Winn1776018
Munchie Legaux1127013
Anthony McClung1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kenbrell Thompkins7134137
Damon Julian489139
Ralph David Abernathy IV176176
Travis Kelce247032
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Camerron Cheatham120
Arryn Chenault100

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

Team stats

Virginia TechCincinnati
402Total yards495
242Passing yards392
160Rushing yards103
8.1Yards per pass9.1
4.7Yards per rush3.2
16First downs24
4–⁠13Third downs8–⁠18
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
3Turnovers2
7–⁠82Penalties8–⁠50
29:13Possession29:57

Efficiency

Virginia TechCincinnati
36%Success rate32%
0.04EPA per play0.01
1.09Explosiveness1.22
0.05Rushing EPA−0.07
0.06Passing EPA0.07
12%Passing-down success27%
−0.15First-down EPA−0.09
0.07Second-down EPA−0.32
0.48Third-down EPA0.66
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)

Virginia Tech 52% to win. Cincinnati won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Cincinnati end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 CincinnatiPunt, 4 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 CincinnatiField goal, 13 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 CincinnatiPunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechFumble, 2 playsQ1 CincinnatiTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 CincinnatiField goal, 12 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 CincinnatiFumble, 1 playQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 6 playsQ2 CincinnatiInterception, 2 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 CincinnatiPunt, 4 playsQ2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 7 playsQ3 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ3 Virginia TechInterception, 5 playsQ3 CincinnatiPunt, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechField goal, 9 playsQ4 CincinnatiMissed FG, 7 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 CincinnatiPunt, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 Virginia TechInterception, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Cincinnati drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 CincinnatiPunt, 4 plays, 12 yards
  2. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  3. Q1 CincinnatiField goal, 13 plays, 30 yards
  4. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  5. Q1 CincinnatiPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  6. Q1 Virginia TechFumble, 2 plays, 0 yards
  7. Q1 CincinnatiTurnover on downs, 4 plays, −20 yards
  8. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  9. Q2 CincinnatiField goal, 12 plays, 36 yards
  10. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  11. Q2 CincinnatiFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
  12. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 64 yards
  13. Q2 CincinnatiInterception, 2 plays, −5 yards
  14. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 4 plays, 13 yards
  15. Q2 CincinnatiPunt, 4 plays, 57 yards
  16. Q2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 2 plays, 3 yards
  17. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 7 plays, 23 yards
  18. Q3 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 80 yards
  19. Q3 Virginia TechInterception, 5 plays, 38 yards
  20. Q3 CincinnatiPunt, 4 plays, 21 yards
  21. Q3 Virginia TechField goal, 9 plays, 34 yards
  22. Q4 CincinnatiMissed FG, 7 plays, 45 yards
  23. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 8 plays, 76 yards
  24. Q4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 75 yards
  25. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  26. Q4 CincinnatiPunt, 4 plays, 48 yards
  27. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 93 yards
  28. Q4 CincinnatiTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 85 yards
  29. Q4 Virginia TechInterception, 1 play, 0 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Cincinnati 3, Virginia Tech 0
Cincinnati Punt, 4 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 25Munchie Legaux pass complete to Anthony McClung for 12 yards to the Cincy 37 for a 1ST down.
14:551st & 10 at own 37CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
14:101st & 15 at own 32George Winn rush for 5 yards to the Cincy 37.
13:492nd & 10 at own 37Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Jeremy Graves.
13:433rd & 10 at own 37Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
13:354th & 10 at own 37Pat O’Donnell punt for 51 yards, returned by Kyshoen Jarrett for no gain to the VTech 12.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
13:351st & 10 at own 12Michael Holmes rush for 8 yards to the VTech 20.
12:462nd & 2 at own 20Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
12:253rd & 2 at own 20Michael Holmes rush for 1 yard to the VTech 21.
11:484th & 1 at own 21A.J. Hughes punt for 55 yards, returned by Anthony McClung for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 23.
Cincinnati Field goal, 13 plays
11:481st & 10 at own 23Ralph Abernathy rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 24.
10:552nd & 9 at own 24Ralph Abernathy rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 22.
10:303rd & 11 at own 22Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 37 yards to the VTech 41 for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at opp 41Munchie Legaux rush for 4 yards to the VTech 37.
9:052nd & 6 at opp 37George Winn rush for no gain to the VTech 37.
8:343rd & 6 at opp 37Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 9 yards to the VTech 28 for a 1ST down.
8:101st & 10 at opp 28George Winn rush for 6 yards to the VTech 22.
7:452nd & 4 at opp 22Munchie Legaux pass complete to George Winn for no gain to the VTech 22.
6:503rd & 4 at opp 22George Winn rush for 10 yards to the VTech 6, VIRGINIA TECH penalty 6 yard Face Mask accepted for a 1ST down.
6:251st & goal at opp 6Anthony McClung rush for 3 yards to the VTech 3.
6:092nd & goal at opp 3Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
6:043rd & goal at opp 3Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Alex Chisum.
6:024th & goal at opp 3Tony Miliano 20 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 3, Virginia Tech 0
6:02Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 58 yards returned by J.C. Coleman for 18 yards, fumbled at the VTech 25.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
5:551st & 10 at own 25Michael Holmes rush for 1 yard to the VTech 26.
5:202nd & 9 at own 26Logan Thomas pass complete to Ryan Malleck for a loss of 6 yards to the VTech 20.
5:003rd & 15 at own 20Logan Thomas pass complete to Dyrell Roberts for 7 yards to the VTech 27.
4:024th & 8 at own 27A.J. Hughes punt for 39 yards, returned by Anthony McClung for 2 yards to the Cincy 36.
Cincinnati Punt, 3 plays
3:561st & 10 at own 36Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
3:562nd & 10 at own 36Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 03:56.
3:402nd & 10 at own 36Munchie Legaux rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 37.
3:203rd & 9 at own 37Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 8 yards to the Cincy 45.
2:394th & 1 at own 45Pat O’Donnell punt for 51 yards, returned by Michael Holmes for 4 yards to the VTech 8.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 2 plays
2:391st & 10 at own 8J.C. Coleman rush for no gain to the VTech 8.
1:502nd & 10 at own 8Logan Thomas pass complete to Corey Fuller for 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Dan Giordano, recovered by Cincy Camerron Cheatham at the VTech 11.
Cincinnati Turnover on downs, 4 plays
1:441st & 10 at opp 11CINCINNATI penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
1:381st & 20 at opp 21Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
1:352nd & 20 at opp 21Munchie Legaux pass complete to George Winn for 2 yards to the VTech 19.
1:043rd & 18 at opp 19Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
0:564th & 18 at opp 19Brendon Kay pass complete to Silverberry Mouhon for 16 yards to the VTech 3.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
0:451st & 10 at own 3Martin Scales rush for 2 yards to the VTech 5.
0:002nd & 8 at own 5Martin Scales rush for 5 yards to the VTech 10.
Q2 15:003rd & 3 at own 10Logan Thomas rush for 2 yards to the VTech 12.
Q2 14:184th & 1 at own 12A.J. Hughes punt for 57 yards, returned by Anthony McClung for 9 yards to the Cincy 40.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 7, Cincinnati 6
Cincinnati Field goal, 12 plays
14:051st & 10 at own 40Munchie Legaux rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Cincy 36.
13:402nd & 14 at own 36VIRGINIA TECH penalty 15 yard Pass Interference accepted.
13:321st & 10 at opp 49Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
13:052nd & 10 at opp 49Ralph Abernathy rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 49.
12:403rd & 12 at own 49Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 17 yards to the VTech 34 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at opp 34George Winn rush for 4 yards to the VTech 30.
11:552nd & 6 at opp 30George Winn rush for 4 yards to the VTech 26.
11:033rd & 2 at opp 26Munchie Legaux rush for 1 yard to the VTech 25.
10:404th & 1 at opp 25George Winn rush for 1 yard to the VTech 24 for a 1ST down.
10:201st & 10 at opp 24George Winn rush for 6 yards to the VTech 18.
9:402nd & 4 at opp 18George Winn rush for no gain to the VTech 18.
9:003rd & 4 at opp 18Munchie Legaux sacked by Derrick Hopkins for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cincy Munchie Legaux at the VTech 26.
8:254th & 12 at opp 26Tony Miliano 43 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 6, Virginia Tech 0
8:25Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards returned by Demitri Knowles for 22 yards to the VTech 12, VIRGINIA TECH penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
8:111st & 10 at own 12Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
8:062nd & 10 at own 12Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Dyrell Roberts.
8:063rd & 10 at own 12Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 08:06.
7:553rd & 10 at own 12Logan Thomas pass complete to J.C. Coleman for 9 yards to the VTech 21.
7:024th & 1 at own 21A.J. Hughes punt for 56 yards, returned by Danny Milligan for 14 yards to the Cincy 37.
Cincinnati Fumble, 1 play
6:511st & 10 at own 37Munchie Legaux pass complete to Travis Kelce for 13 yards, fumbled, recovered by VTech Detrick Bonner at the VTech 31.
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
6:201st & 10 at own 31Logan Thomas rush for 3 yards to the VTech 34.
6:002nd & 7 at own 34J.C. Coleman rush for 3 yards to the VTech 37.
5:173rd & 4 at own 37Logan Thomas pass complete to Corey Fuller for 15 yards to the Cincy 48 for a 1ST down.
4:521st & 10 at opp 48Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Corey Fuller.
4:452nd & 10 at opp 48Logan Thomas pass complete to Marcus Davis for 3 yards to the Cincy 45.
4:063rd & 7 at opp 45Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Demitri Knowles.
3:584th & 7 at opp 45A.J. Hughes punt for 45 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Interception, 2 plays
3:531st & 10 at own 20Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
3:532nd & 10 at own 20CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard Substitution Infraction accepted.
3:492nd & 15 at own 15Munchie Legaux pass intercepted by Kris Harley at the Cincy 13, returned for no gain to the Cincy 13.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 4 plays
3:441st & 10 at opp 13Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Ryan Malleck.
3:392nd & 10 at opp 13Michael Holmes rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 11.
3:093rd & 8 at opp 11Logan Thomas pass complete to Corey Fuller for 6 yards to the Cincy 5.
2:484th & 2 at opp 5Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 2:48.
2:484th & 2 at opp 5Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 02:48.
2:414th & 2 at opp 5Logan Thomas rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 6
2:41Cody Journell extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 7, Cincinnati 6
2:41Brooks Abbott kickoff for 62 yards out-of-bounds, VIRGINIA TECH penalty 32 yard Kickoff Out of Bounds accepted.
Cincinnati Punt, 4 plays
2:361st & 10 at own 35Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
2:312nd & 10 at own 35VIRGINIA TECH penalty 11 yard Pass Interference accepted.
2:251st & 10 at own 46VIRGINIA TECH penalty 15 yard Roughing Passer accepted.
2:211st & 10 at opp 39Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
2:012nd & 10 at opp 39Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Anthony McClung.
1:453rd & 10 at opp 39Munchie Legaux pass complete to Danny Milligan for 2 yards to the VTech 37.
1:094th & 8 at opp 37CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
1:004th & 13 at opp 42Pat O’Donnell punt for 41 yards, downed at the VTech 1.
Virginia Tech End of half, 2 plays
1:001st & 10 at own 1Logan Thomas rush for 2 yards to the VTech 3.
0:152nd & 8 at own 3Logan Thomas rush for 1 yard to the VTech 4.
Q3 15:00Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards returned by Demitri Knowles for 25 yards to the VTech 25.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Cincinnati 13, Virginia Tech 7
Virginia Tech Punt, 7 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 25Logan Thomas pass complete to Michael Holmes for 4 yards to the VTech 29.
14:102nd & 6 at own 29Dyrell Roberts rush for 7 yards to the VTech 36 for a 1ST down.
13:351st & 10 at own 36Logan Thomas rush for 4 yards to the VTech 40.
13:002nd & 6 at own 40J.C. Coleman rush for 18 yards to the Cincy 42 for a 1ST down.
12:201st & 10 at opp 42J.C. Coleman rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 43.
11:552nd & 11 at opp 43Logan Thomas sacked by Walter Stewart for a loss of 9 yards to the VTech 48.
10:593rd & 20 at own 48Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
10:524th & 20 at own 48A.J. Hughes punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Anthony McClung at the Cincy 20.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 8 plays
10:521st & 10 at own 20CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
10:521st & 15 at own 15Munchie Legaux rush for no gain to the Cincy 15.
10:002nd & 15 at own 15Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
9:533rd & 15 at own 15Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 18 yards to the Cincy 33 for a 1ST down.
9:391st & 10 at own 33CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
9:201st & 15 at own 28Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
9:002nd & 15 at own 28Munchie Legaux pass complete to Damon Julian for 14 yards to the Cincy 42.
8:393rd & 1 at own 42Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 8:39.
8:303rd & 1 at own 42Munchie Legaux rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 46 for a 1ST down.
7:591st & 10 at own 46CINCINNATI penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted.
7:381st & 15 at own 41Munchie Legaux pass complete to Damon Julian for 30 yards to the VTech 29 for a 1ST down.
6:591st & 10 at opp 29Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 12, Virginia Tech 7
6:59Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 13, Virginia Tech 7
6:59Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Virginia Tech Interception, 5 plays
6:591st & 10 at own 25Michael Holmes rush for 1 yard to the VTech 26.
6:072nd & 9 at own 26Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
5:563rd & 9 at own 26Logan Thomas pass complete to Marcus Davis for 21 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
5:411st & 10 at own 47Logan Thomas pass complete to Marcus Davis for 50 yards to the Cincy 3 for a 1ST down.
5:181st & 0 at opp 3VIRGINIA TECH penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
5:131st & goal at opp 13Logan Thomas pass intercepted by Arryn Chenault at the Cincy 2, returned for no gain to the Cincy 2.
Cincinnati Punt, 4 plays
5:131st & 10 at own 2George Winn rush for 18 yards to the Cincy 20 for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at own 20George Winn rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 23.
4:172nd & 7 at own 23Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
4:173rd & 7 at own 23Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 04:17.
4:133rd & 7 at own 23Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
4:044th & 7 at own 23Pat O’Donnell punt for 49 yards, returned by Kyshoen Jarrett for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 27.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 9 plays
4:041st & 10 at own 27J.C. Coleman rush for 6 yards to the VTech 33.
3:402nd & 4 at own 33Dyrell Roberts rush for 14 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
3:051st & 10 at own 47Logan Thomas pass complete to Ryan Malleck for 12 yards to the Cincy 41 for a 1ST down.
2:301st & 10 at opp 41Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
2:202nd & 10 at opp 41Logan Thomas pass complete to J.C. Coleman for 24 yards to the Cincy 17 for a 1ST down.
1:401st & 10 at opp 17J.C. Coleman rush for 5 yards to the Cincy 12.
1:052nd & 5 at opp 12J.C. Coleman rush for 1 yard to the Cincy 11.
0:203rd & 4 at opp 11Logan Thomas rush for no gain to the Cincy 11.
Q4 14:564th & 4 at opp 11Cody Journell 28 yard field goal GOOD.Cincinnati 13, Virginia Tech 10
Q4 14:56Brooks Abbott kickoff for 64 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 38 yards to the Cincy 29, CINCINNATI penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
4th quarter8 drives, then Cincinnati 27, Virginia Tech 24
Cincinnati Missed FG, 7 plays
14:201st & 10 at own 29Munchie Legaux rush for 8 yards to the Cincy 37.
14:052nd & 2 at own 37George Winn rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 39 for a 1ST down.
13:401st & 10 at own 39Munchie Legaux pass complete to Kenbrell Thompkins for 16 yards to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down.
13:251st & 10 at opp 45George Winn rush for no gain to the VTech 45.
13:252nd & 10 at opp 45VIRGINIA TECH penalty 15 yard Face Mask accepted.
13:051st & 10 at opp 30George Winn rush for no gain to the VTech 30.
12:252nd & 10 at opp 30Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Damon Julian.
12:153rd & 10 at opp 30Munchie Legaux pass complete to Damon Julian for 6 yards to the VTech 24.
11:394th & 4 at opp 24Tony Miliano 41 yard field goal MISSED.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 8 plays
11:391st & 10 at own 24Logan Thomas pass complete to Eric Martin for 7 yards to the VTech 31.
11:002nd & 3 at own 31Logan Thomas pass complete to Marcus Davis for 19 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
10:531st & 10 at the 50Michael Holmes rush for 19 yards to the Cincy 31 for a 1ST down.
10:351st & 10 at opp 31Michael Holmes rush for 17 yards to the Cincy 14 for a 1ST down.
10:101st & 10 at opp 14Michael Holmes rush for 6 yards to the Cincy 8.
9:402nd & 4 at opp 8Michael Holmes rush for 3 yards to the Cincy 5.
9:013rd & 1 at opp 5Logan Thomas rush for 2 yards to the Cincy 3 for a 1ST down.
8:371st & goal at opp 3Michael Holmes rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 16, Cincinnati 13
8:37Cody Journell extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 17, Cincinnati 13
8:37Brooks Abbott kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 2 plays
8:371st & 10 at own 25George Winn rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 24.
7:512nd & 11 at own 24Munchie Legaux pass complete to Ralph Abernathy for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 19, Virginia Tech 17
7:51Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 20, Virginia Tech 17
7:51Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 65 yards returned by J.C. Coleman for 19 yards to the VTech 19.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
7:401st & 10 at own 19Dyrell Roberts rush for 4 yards to the VTech 23.
6:582nd & 6 at own 23Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 6:58.
6:532nd & 6 at own 23Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Ryan Malleck.
6:483rd & 6 at own 23Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Marcus Davis.
6:394th & 6 at own 23A.J. Hughes punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Anthony McClung at the Cincy 40.
Cincinnati Punt, 4 plays
6:331st & 10 at own 40George Winn rush for 16 yards to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at opp 44George Winn rush for 2 yards to the VTech 42.
5:202nd & 8 at opp 42Munchie Legaux rush for 4 yards to the VTech 38.
4:383rd & 4 at opp 38Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Travis Kelce.
4:324th & 4 at opp 38Pat O’Donnell punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Michael Holmes at the VTech 7.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 6 plays
4:151st & 10 at own 7Dyrell Roberts rush for 25 yards to the VTech 32 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 32Logan Thomas pass complete to Marcus Davis for 8 yards to the VTech 40.
3:352nd & 2 at own 40Michael Holmes rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 39.
2:403rd & 3 at own 39Logan Thomas pass complete to Eric Martin for 4 yards to the VTech 43 for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at own 43Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 2:28.
2:201st & 10 at own 43Dyrell Roberts rush for 1 yard to the VTech 44.
1:492nd & 9 at own 44Logan Thomas pass complete to Corey Fuller for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 23, Cincinnati 20
1:49Cody Journell extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, Cincinnati 20
1:49Brooks Abbott kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ralph Abernathy for 15 yards to the Cincy 15.
Cincinnati Touchdown pass, 9 plays
1:401st & 10 at own 15Munchie Legaux pass complete to Travis Kelce for 15 yards to the Cincy 30 for a 1ST down.
1:261st & 10 at own 30Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
1:222nd & 10 at own 30Munchie Legaux pass incomplete.
1:143rd & 10 at own 30Munchie Legaux rush for 13 yards to the Cincy 43 for a 1ST down.
0:551st & 10 at own 43Munchie Legaux rush for 4 yards to the Cincy 47.
0:452nd & 6 at own 47Munchie Legaux pass complete to Anthony McClung for 14 yards to the VTech 39 for a 1ST down.
0:261st & 10 at opp 39Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Kenbrell Thompkins.
0:202nd & 10 at opp 39Munchie Legaux pass incomplete to Anthony McClung.
0:133rd & 10 at opp 39Munchie Legaux pass complete to Damon Julian for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Cincinnati 26, Virginia Tech 24
0:13Tony Miliano extra point GOOD.Cincinnati 27, Virginia Tech 24
0:13Pat O’Donnell kickoff for 61 yards returned by Demitri Knowles for 30 yards to the VTech 34.
Virginia Tech Interception, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 34Logan Thomas pass intercepted by Camerron Cheatham at the VTech 25, returned for no gain to the VTech 25.

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.

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Tied 6–⁠6 in 12 meetings, counting the two since this game.

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2018Cincinnati 35, Virginia Tech 31Military Bowl
2014Virginia Tech 33, Cincinnati 17Military Bowl
2012Cincinnati 27, Virginia Tech 24
2008Virginia Tech 20, Cincinnati 7Orange Bowl
2006Virginia Tech 29, Cincinnati 13
1995Cincinnati 16, Virginia Tech 0

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