Referee Dennis Hennigan; umpire Donald Yates; head linesman John Hoffmann; line judge Allen Andrick; side judge Eddie Bonet; field judge Billy Beckett; back judge Gary Dancewicz; alternate William DixonGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse
From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.
Team stats
Virginia Tech
Virginia
364
Total yards
285
238
Passing yards
176
126
Rushing yards
109
7.9
Yards per pass
4.4
3.0
Yards per rush
4.0
21
First downs
15
4–14
Third downs
5–16
0–1
Fourth downs
0–2
2
Turnovers
1
7–54
Penalties
9–83
34:09
Possession
25:51
Efficiency
Virginia Tech
Virginia
38%
Success rate
32%
0.04
EPA per play
−0.01
1.13
Explosiveness
1.18
−0.06
Rushing EPA
0.16
0.21
Passing EPA
−0.10
38%
Passing-down success
33%
−0.01
First-down EPA
−0.18
0.15
Second-down EPA
0.19
0.30
Third-down EPA
0.13
2%
Havoc by its defense
1%
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 and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia Tech 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The line
Virginia Tech −13, over/under 41.5.
The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Before kickoff, the win chances were Virginia Tech 81%, Virginia 19%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Virginia drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
Q1 Virginia TechField goal, 11 plays, 40 yards
Q1 VirginiaField goal, 8 plays, 45 yards
Q1 Virginia TechField goal, 7 plays, 33 yards
Q1 VirginiaField goal, 13 plays, 48 yards
Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
Q2 VirginiaPunt, 6 plays, 47 yards
Q2 Virginia TechField goal, 11 plays, 59 yards
Q2 Virginia TechFumble, 2 plays, 0 yards
Q2 VirginiaTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 19 yards
Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 65 yards
Q2 VirginiaEnd of half, 3 plays, 47 yards
Q3 VirginiaPunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
Q3 Virginia TechInterception, 8 plays, 59 yards
Q3 VirginiaPunt, 8 plays, 32 yards
Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 15 yards
Q3 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 4 plays, 35 yards
Q4 VirginiaPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
Q4 VirginiaInterception, 2 plays, 91 yards
Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
Q4 VirginiaPunt, 6 plays, −4 yards
Q4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 53 yards
Q4 VirginiaTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 49 yards
Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 1 play, 47 yards
Play by play
1st quarter4 drives, then Virginia Tech 6, Virginia 3
Virginia Tech Field goal, 11 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 16
Logan Thomas pass complete to Demitri Knowles for 29 yards to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down.
14:20
1st & 10 at own 45
VIRGINIA TECH penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
14:00
1st & 15 at own 40
Trey Edmunds rush for 27 yards to the Virg 33 for a 1ST down.
13:30
1st & 10 at opp 33
Logan Thomas pass complete to Willie Byrn for 11 yards to the Virg 22 for a 1ST down.
13:30
1st & 10 at opp 22
Sam Rogers pass complete to Logan Thomas for 9 yards to the Virg 13.
12:45
2nd & 1 at opp 13
Trey Edmunds rush for 10 yards to the Virg 3 for a 1ST down.
12:45
1st & goal at opp 3
Trey Edmunds rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Virg 7.
11:38
2nd & goal at opp 7
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
11:33
3rd & 0 at opp 7
VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard Pass Interference accepted.
11:25
1st & goal at opp 2
Trey Edmunds rush for 1 yard to the Virg 1.
11:00
2nd & goal at opp 1
Trey Edmunds rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Virg 2.
9:45
4th & goal at opp 6
Eric Kristensen 22 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 3, Virginia 0
9:45
Michael Branthover kickoff for 59 yards returned by Darius Jennings for 18 yards to the Virg 24.
Virginia Field goal, 8 plays
9:45
1st & 10 at own 24
Kevin Parks rush for 1 yard to the Virg 25.
9:45
2nd & 9 at own 25
David Watford rush for 4 yards to the Virg 29.
8:33
3rd & 5 at own 29
Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 8:33.
8:15
3rd & 5 at own 29
David Watford pass complete to Jake McGee for 11 yards to the Virg 40 for a 1ST down.
8:00
1st & 10 at own 40
David Watford pass complete to Jake McGee for 38 yards to the VTech 22 for a 1ST down.
7:30
1st & 10 at opp 22
Kevin Parks rush for 2 yards to the VTech 20.
7:00
2nd & 8 at opp 20
David Watford rush for 1 yard to the VTech 19.
6:18
3rd & 7 at opp 19
David Watford pass incomplete.
6:14
4th & 7 at opp 19
Alec Vozenilek 36 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 3
6:14
Dylan Sims kickoff for 64 yards returned by Demitri Knowles for 13 yards, lateral to Sam Rogers for 16 yards, to the VTech 30.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 7 plays
6:00
1st & 10 at own 30
Logan Thomas rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 28.
5:21
2nd & 12 at own 28
Logan Thomas pass incomplete to D.J. Coles.
5:05
3rd & 12 at own 28
Logan Thomas pass complete to Demitri Knowles for 48 yards to the Virg 24 for a 1ST down.
4:50
1st & 10 at opp 24
Logan Thomas pass complete to Chris Mangus for 3 yards to the Virg 31, VIRGINIA TECH penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
4:50
1st & 17 at opp 31
VIRGINIA penalty 15 yard Face Mask accepted, no play.
3:30
1st & 10 at opp 16
Logan Thomas rush for 3 yards to the Virg 13.
3:07
2nd & 7 at opp 13
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
3:03
3rd & 7 at opp 13
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
2:59
4th & 7 at opp 13
Eric Kristensen 30 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 6, Virginia 3
2:59
Mitchell Ludwig kickoff for 62 yards returned by Taquan Mizzell for 16 yards to the Virg 19.
Virginia Field goal, 13 plays
2:50
1st & 10 at own 19
David Watford rush for 4 yards to the Virg 23.
2:20
2nd & 6 at own 23
David Watford pass complete to Billy Skrobacz for 6 yards to the Virg 29 for a 1ST down.
1:43
1st & 10 at own 29
David Watford pass incomplete to Kevin Parks.
1:30
2nd & 10 at own 29
David Watford rush for 24 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
1:00
1st & 10 at opp 47
Kevin Parks rush for 4 yards to the VTech 43.
0:34
2nd & 6 at opp 43
David Watford pass complete to Kevin Parks for 7 yards to the VTech 36 for a 1ST down.
0:00
1st & 10 at opp 36
Kevin Parks rush for 4 yards to the VTech 32.
Q2 15:00
2nd & 6 at opp 32
David Watford rush for 1 yard to the VTech 31.
Q2 15:00
3rd & 5 at opp 31
David Watford pass complete to Darius Jennings for 10 yards to the VTech 21 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:45
1st & 10 at opp 21
David Watford rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 22.
Q2 13:15
2nd & 11 at opp 22
David Watford pass complete to Taquan Mizzell for 9 yards to the VTech 13.
Q2 13:00
3rd & 2 at opp 13
Kevin Parks rush for 1 yard to the VTech 12.
Q2 12:08
4th & 1 at opp 12
VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
Q2 12:08
4th & 6 at opp 17
Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 12:08.
Q2 12:05
4th & 6 at opp 17
Alec Vozenilek 29 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 6
Q2 12:05
Dylan Sims kickoff for 63 yards returned by Demitri Knowles for 21 yards to the VTech 23.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Virginia Tech 16, Virginia 6
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
11:56
1st & 10 at own 23
Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Joshua Stanford.
11:56
2nd & 10 at own 23
Trey Edmunds rush for 3 yards to the VTech 26.
10:17
4th & 17 at own 16
A.J. Hughes punt for 48 yards, returned by Tim Smith for 10 yards to the Virg 36, VIRGINIA penalty 10 yard Illegal Block accepted.
Virginia Punt, 6 plays
10:17
1st & 10 at own 36
David Watford pass complete to Keeon Johnson for 5 yards to the Virg 41.
10:17
2nd & 5 at own 41
Kevin Parks rush for 12 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
9:15
1st & 10 at opp 47
Kevin Parks rush for 11 yards to the VTech 36 for a 1ST down.
9:00
1st & 10 at opp 36
Kevin Parks rush for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 39.
8:20
2nd & 13 at opp 39
David Watford pass complete to E.J. Scott for 6 yards to the VTech 33.
7:46
3rd & 7 at opp 33
David Watford pass incomplete to Keeon Johnson.
7:46
4th & 7 at opp 33
Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 07:46.
7:36
4th & 7 at opp 33
Alec Vozenilek punt for 21 yards, downed at the VTech 12.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 11 plays
7:20
1st & 10 at own 12
Logan Thomas rush for 3 yards to the VTech 15.
7:20
2nd & 7 at own 15
Logan Thomas pass complete to Joshua Stanford for 15 yards to the VTech 30 for a 1ST down.
6:21
1st & 10 at own 30
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
6:15
2nd & 10 at own 30
Logan Thomas pass complete to D.J. Coles for 31 yards to the Virg 39 for a 1ST down.
6:15
1st & 10 at opp 39
VIRGINIA TECH penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
5:13
1st & 15 at opp 44
Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Joshua Stanford.
5:08
2nd & 15 at opp 44
J.C. Coleman rush for 3 yards to the Virg 41.
4:35
3rd & 12 at opp 41
Logan Thomas rush for 17 yards to the Virg 24 for a 1ST down.
3:55
1st & 10 at opp 24
J.C. Coleman rush for no gain to the Virg 24.
3:15
2nd & 10 at opp 24
Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Demitri Knowles.
3:04
3rd & 10 at opp 24
Logan Thomas rush for 3 yards to the Virg 21.
2:32
4th & 7 at opp 21
Eric Kristensen 38 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 9, Virginia 6
2:32
Mitchell Ludwig on-side kick recovered by VIRGINIA TECH at the VTech 46.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 2 plays
2:32
1st & 10 at own 46
VIRGINIA penalty 15 yard Pass Interference accepted.
2:18
1st & 10 at opp 39
Logan Thomas pass incomplete to D.J. Coles.
2:00
2nd & 10 at opp 39
VIRGINIA TECH penalty 15 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct accepted.
Virginia Turnover on downs, 4 plays
1:47
1st & 10 at opp 34
Kevin Parks rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 35.
1:15
2nd & 11 at opp 35
David Watford pass incomplete.
1:08
3rd & 11 at opp 35
David Watford pass incomplete.
1:04
4th & 11 at opp 35
David Watford pass incomplete.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 7 plays
0:59
1st & 10 at own 35
Logan Thomas pass complete to Demitri Knowles for 15 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
0:50
1st & 10 at the 50
Logan Thomas pass complete to Kalvin Cline for 12 yards to the Virg 38 for a 1ST down.
0:44
1st & 10 at opp 38
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
0:42
2nd & 10 at opp 38
VIRGINIA TECH penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
0:40
2nd & 15 at opp 43
Logan Thomas pass complete to Willie Byrn for 17 yards to the Virg 26 for a 1ST down.
0:34
1st & 10 at opp 26
Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Kyshoen Jarrett.
0:30
2nd & 10 at opp 26
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
0:21
3rd & 10 at opp 26
Logan Thomas pass complete to Trey Edmunds for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 15, Virginia 6
0:21
Eric Kristensen extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 16, Virginia 6
0:21
Mitchell Ludwig kickoff for 18 yards returned by Canaan Severin for no gain to the Virg 47.
Virginia End of half, 3 plays
0:05
1st & 10 at own 47
David Watford pass complete to Jake McGee for 9 yards to the VTech 44.
0:03
2nd & 1 at opp 44
Team pass incomplete.
0:00
3rd & 1 at opp 44
David Watford pass incomplete.
Q3 15:00
Mitchell Ludwig kickoff for 62 yards returned by Darius Jennings for 20 yards to the Virg 23.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 16, Virginia 6
Virginia Punt, 6 plays
15:00
1st & 10 at own 23
Kevin Parks rush for 4 yards to the Virg 27.
14:15
2nd & 6 at own 27
Kevin Parks rush for 4 yards to the Virg 31.
14:00
3rd & 2 at own 31
Kevin Parks rush for 3 yards to the Virg 34 for a 1ST down.
13:30
1st & 10 at own 34
Kevin Parks rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Virg 33.
12:45
2nd & 11 at own 33
Kevin Parks rush for 2 yards to the Virg 35.
12:45
3rd & 9 at own 35
David Watford rush for 4 yards to the Virg 39.
11:31
4th & 5 at own 39
Alec Vozenilek punt for 46 yards, returned by Willie Byrn for no gain to the VTech 15.
Virginia Tech Interception, 8 plays
11:31
1st & 10 at own 15
Trey Edmunds rush for 4 yards to the VTech 19.
10:35
2nd & 6 at own 19
Logan Thomas pass complete to Demitri Knowles for 9 yards to the VTech 28 for a 1ST down.
10:35
1st & 10 at own 28
Trey Edmunds rush for 30 yards to the Virg 42 for a 1ST down.
9:50
1st & 10 at opp 42
Trey Edmunds rush for 8 yards to the Virg 34.
9:50
2nd & 2 at opp 34
J.C. Coleman rush for 9 yards to the Virg 25 for a 1ST down.
8:45
1st & 10 at opp 25
J.C. Coleman rush for 1 yard to the Virg 24.
8:09
2nd & 9 at opp 24
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
8:02
3rd & 9 at opp 24
Logan Thomas pass intercepted by DreQuan Hoskey at the Virg 9, returned for no gain to the Virg 9.
Virginia Punt, 8 plays
7:58
1st & 10 at own 9
David Watford pass incomplete.
7:58
2nd & 10 at own 9
David Watford pass complete to Kevin Parks for a loss of 2 yards to the Virg 7.
7:10
3rd & 12 at own 7
David Watford pass complete to Kevin Parks for 13 yards to the Virg 20 for a 1ST down.
6:30
1st & 10 at own 20
David Watford pass complete to Khalek Shepherd for 3 yards to the Virg 23.
5:50
2nd & 7 at own 23
Kevin Parks rush for 11 yards to the Virg 34 for a 1ST down.
5:50
1st & 10 at own 34
Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 5:32.
5:20
1st & 10 at own 34
David Watford pass complete to Jake McGee for 7 yards to the Virg 41.
4:46
2nd & 3 at own 41
David Watford pass incomplete.
4:41
3rd & 3 at own 41
David Watford pass incomplete.
4:35
4th & 3 at own 41
Alec Vozenilek punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Willie Byrn at the VTech 21.
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
4:35
1st & 10 at own 21
J.C. Coleman rush for 4 yards to the VTech 25.
3:50
2nd & 6 at own 25
J.C. Coleman rush for 4 yards to the VTech 29.
3:10
3rd & 2 at own 29
J.C. Coleman rush for 13 yards to the VTech 42 for a 1ST down.
2:40
1st & 10 at own 42
Logan Thomas rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 41.
1:00
3rd & 22 at own 30
Trey Edmunds rush for 6 yards to the VTech 36.
0:29
4th & 16 at own 36
A.J. Hughes punt for 48 yards, returned by Dominique Terrell for 6 yards to the Virg 12, VIRGINIA penalty 10 yard Illegal Block accepted.
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
0:26
1st & 10 at own 12
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
0:24
2nd & 10 at own 12
VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
0:19
2nd & 15 at own 7
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
0:13
3rd & 15 at own 7
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
0:01
4th & 15 at own 7
Alec Vozenilek punt for 40 yards, returned by Willie Byrn for 9 yards to the Virg 38.
Virginia Tech Punt, 4 plays
0:00
1st & 10 at opp 38
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
Q4 15:00
2nd & 10 at opp 38
Trey Edmunds rush for 9 yards to the Virg 39, VIRGINIA TECH penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Q4 15:00
2nd & 11 at opp 39
Logan Thomas pass complete to D.J. Coles for 4 yards to the Virg 35.
Q4 13:24
4th & 19 at opp 47
A.J. Hughes punt for 47 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 16, Virginia 6
Virginia Punt, 3 plays
13:24
1st & 10 at own 20
Kevin Parks rush for 3 yards to the Virg 23.
11:48
3rd & 19 at own 11
Greyson Lambert pass complete to Kyle Dockins for 16 yards to the Virg 27.
11:25
4th & 3 at own 27
Alec Vozenilek punt for 38 yards, downed at the VTech 35.
Virginia Tech Punt, 5 plays
11:00
1st & 10 at own 35
Logan Thomas pass complete to Willie Byrn for 9 yards to the VTech 44.
11:00
2nd & 1 at own 44
Logan Thomas rush for 1 yard to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down.
11:00
1st & 10 at own 45
Logan Thomas rush for 4 yards to the VTech 49.
9:40
2nd & 6 at own 49
J.C. Coleman rush for 4 yards to the Virg 47.
9:10
3rd & 2 at opp 47
J.C. Coleman rush for 1 yard to the Virg 46.
8:26
4th & 1 at opp 46
Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 8:26.
8:26
4th & 1 at opp 46
VIRGINIA TECH penalty 4 yard Delay of Game accepted.
8:17
4th & 5 at the 50
A.J. Hughes punt for 40 yards, returned by Dominique Terrell for a loss of 3 yards to the Virg 7.
Virginia Interception, 2 plays
8:17
1st & 10 at own 7
VIRGINIA penalty 3 yard Holding accepted.
7:45
1st & 13 at own 4
Kevin Parks rush for 48 yards to the VTech 48 for a 1ST down.
7:16
1st & 10 at opp 48
Greyson Lambert pass intercepted by Kendall Fuller at the VTech 42, returned for no gain to the VTech 42.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
7:16
1st & 10 at own 42
J.C. Coleman rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 41.
6:30
2nd & 11 at own 41
J.C. Coleman rush for 1 yard to the VTech 42.
5:46
3rd & 10 at own 42
Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
5:40
4th & 10 at own 42
A.J. Hughes punt for 37 yards, returned by Dominique Terrell for no gain to the Virg 21.
Virginia Punt, 6 plays
5:34
1st & 10 at own 21
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
5:28
2nd & 10 at own 21
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
5:20
3rd & 10 at own 21
Greyson Lambert pass complete to Kyle Dockins for 16 yards to the Virg 37 for a 1ST down.
5:20
1st & 10 at own 37
VIRGINIA penalty 5 yard Ineligible Downfield on Pass accepted.
4:57
1st & 15 at own 32
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
4:22
3rd & 30 at own 17
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
4:09
4th & 30 at own 17
Alec Vozenilek punt for 46 yards, downed at the VTech 37.
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 6 plays
4:00
1st & 10 at own 37
J.C. Coleman rush for 9 yards to the VTech 46.
3:15
2nd & 1 at own 46
J.C. Coleman rush for 5 yards to the Virg 49 for a 1ST down.
3:11
1st & 10 at opp 49
Timeout VIRGINIA, clock 3:11.
3:06
1st & 10 at opp 49
Sam Rogers rush for 3 yards to the Virg 46.
3:06
2nd & 7 at opp 46
Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 3:06.
2:50
2nd & 7 at opp 46
J.C. Coleman rush for 4 yards to the Virg 42.
2:00
3rd & 3 at opp 42
Logan Thomas rush for 2 yards to the Virg 40.
1:38
4th & 1 at opp 40
Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 1:38.
1:32
4th & 1 at opp 40
Logan Thomas rush for a loss of 7 yards to the Virg 47.
Virginia Turnover on downs, 7 plays
1:27
1st & 10 at own 47
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
1:27
2nd & 10 at own 47
Greyson Lambert pass complete to Darius Jennings for 11 yards to the VTech 42 for a 1ST down.
1:10
1st & 10 at opp 42
Greyson Lambert pass complete to Dominique Terrell for 11 yards to the VTech 31 for a 1ST down.
1:00
1st & 10 at opp 31
VIRGINIA penalty 15 yard Pass Interference accepted.
0:59
1st & 25 at opp 46
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
0:55
2nd & 25 at opp 46
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
0:50
3rd & 25 at opp 46
Greyson Lambert pass incomplete.
Virginia Tech End of game, 1 play
0:00
1st & 10 at opp 48
Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Virg 49.
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