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Virginia Tech at Ohio State

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Virginia Tech beat No. 8 Ohio State 35–⁠21. It was their first meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayVirginia Tech7–⁠6 in 2014
35
Home8Ohio State14–⁠1 in 2014
21

Final at Ohio Stadium, ColumbusTV: ESPNAttendance 107,517

At kickoff
67°F, partly cloudy, wind 8 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Ohio State University Airport (KOSU), 10 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee Jerry McGinn; umpire Jeff Carr; head linesman Mike Carr; line judge David Chesney; side judge John Hayes; field judge Timothy Maguire; back judge Kevin Schwarzel; alternate Mike PilarskiGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech14701435
Ohio State707721

Standouts

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Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Michael Brewer23/3619922
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Deon Newsome438024
Marshawn Williams1220114
Sam Rogers117017
Michael Brewer1016011
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ryan Malleck664016
Willie Byrn551018
Isaiah Ford226018
Sam Rogers523113
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Kyshoen Jarrett2350
Donovan Riley1631

Ohio State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
J.T. Barrett9/2921913
RushingCarYdsTDLong
J.T. Barrett2470125
Ezekiel Elliott832115
Curtis Samuel526016
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Michael Thomas698153
Devin Smith158058
Dontre Wilson140040
Corey Smith123023
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Eli Apple100
Vonn Bell100

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

Team stats

Virginia TechOhio State
324Total yards327
199Passing yards219
125Rushing yards108
5.5Yards per pass7.6
3.0Yards per rush2.7
21First downs19
9–⁠17Third downs4–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠1
3Turnovers3
10–⁠107Penalties7–⁠62
33:19Possession26:05

Efficiency

Virginia TechOhio State
36%Success rate28%
0.10EPA per play−0.06
1.26Explosiveness2.00
−0.10Rushing EPA0.12
0.30Passing EPA−0.23
43%Passing-down success25%
−0.42First-down EPA−0.35
0.44Second-down EPA0.16
0.67Third-down EPA0.00
4%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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 73% to win. Virginia Tech pulled the upset.

The line

Ohio State −12, over/under 46.

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 Ohio State 80%, Virginia Tech 20%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Ohio State end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 Virginia TechInterception, 4 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown, 10 playsQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown, 7 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown, 9 playsQ1 Ohio StateMissed FG, 7 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Ohio StateMissed FG, 6 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 6 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown, 8 playsQ2 Ohio StateEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 Ohio StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 9 playsQ3 Ohio StateInterception, 7 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StateTouchdown, 6 playsQ3 Virginia TechInterception, 4 playsQ3 Ohio StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechFumble, 6 playsQ4 Ohio StateTouchdown, 2 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown, 6 playsQ4 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 Ohio StateInterception, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechMissed FG, 4 playsQ4 Ohio StatePick-six, 8 plays (Virginia Tech scores)Q4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Ohio State drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 Virginia TechInterception, 4 plays, 66 yards
  2. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 31 yards
  3. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown, 10 plays, 43 yards
  4. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown, 7 plays, 83 yards
  5. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown, 9 plays, 58 yards
  6. Q1 Ohio StateMissed FG, 7 plays, 58 yards
  7. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 44 yards
  8. Q2 Ohio StateMissed FG, 6 plays, 47 yards
  9. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 14 yards
  10. Q2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 23 yards
  11. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 58 yards
  12. Q2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 30 yards
  13. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown, 8 plays, 61 yards
  14. Q2 Ohio StateEnd of half, 2 plays, −4 yards
  15. Q3 Ohio StatePunt, 4 plays, 67 yards
  16. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 9 plays, 49 yards
  17. Q3 Ohio StateInterception, 7 plays, 28 yards
  18. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 62 yards
  19. Q3 Ohio StateTouchdown, 6 plays, 86 yards
  20. Q3 Virginia TechInterception, 4 plays, 26 yards
  21. Q3 Ohio StatePunt, 4 plays, 41 yards
  22. Q3 Virginia TechFumble, 6 plays, 7 yards
  23. Q4 Ohio StateTouchdown, 2 plays, 15 yards
  24. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown, 6 plays, 65 yards
  25. Q4 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 42 yards
  26. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 42 yards
  27. Q4 Ohio StateInterception, 3 plays, 0 yards
  28. Q4 Virginia TechMissed FG, 4 plays, 9 yards
  29. Q4 Ohio StatePick-six, 8 plays (Virginia Tech scores), −29 yards
  30. Q4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 13 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 14, Ohio State 7
Virginia Tech Interception, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Kyle Clinton kickoff for 60 yds , Deon Newsome return for 17 yds to the VTech 22
14:441st & 10 at own 22Marshawn Williams run for a loss of 4 yards to the VTech 18
14:122nd & 14 at own 18Michael Brewer run for 9 yds to the VTech 27
13:153rd & 5 at own 27Michael Brewer pass complete to Bucky Hodges for 11 yds to the OhSt 38 for a 1ST down OHIO ST Penalty, Roughing Passer (15 Yards) to the OhSt 47 for a 1ST down
13:151st & 10 at opp 47Timeout OHIO ST, clock 13:15
13:051st & 10 at opp 47Michael Brewer pass intercepted Eli Apple return for no gain to the OhSt 12
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
12:551st & 10 at own 12J.T. Barrett run for 1 yd to the OhSt 13
12:202nd & 9 at own 13Ezekiel Elliott run for 6 yds to the OhSt 19
12:063rd & 3 at own 19J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Dontre Wilson
11:554th & 3 at own 19Cameron Johnston punt for 24 yds, downed at the OhSt 43
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 10 plays
11:301st & 10 at opp 43Shai McKenzie run for no gain to the OhSt 43
11:252nd & 10 at opp 43Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 11:25
11:132nd & 10 at opp 43Michael Brewer pass complete to Joshua Stanford for 3 yds to the OhSt 40
10:403rd & 7 at opp 40Michael Brewer pass complete to Willie Byrn for 10 yds to the OhSt 30 for a 1ST down
10:211st & 10 at opp 30Joshua Stanford run for 6 yds to the OhSt 24
9:502nd & 4 at opp 24Shai McKenzie run for a loss of 2 yards to the OhSt 26
9:203rd & 6 at opp 26Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 09:20
8:553rd & 6 at opp 26Michael Brewer pass complete to Ryan Malleck for 13 yds to the OhSt 13 for a 1ST down
8:331st & 10 at opp 13Shai McKenzie run for 2 yds to the OhSt 11
8:012nd & 8 at opp 11Michael Brewer pass complete to Willie Byrn for 10 yds to the OhSt 1 for a 1ST down
7:331st & goal at opp 1Marshawn Williams run for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 2
7:052nd & goal at opp 2Shai McKenzie run for 2 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)Virginia Tech 7, Ohio State 0
Ohio State Touchdown, 7 plays
7:052nd & 11 at own 35Joey Slye kickoff for 64 yds , Ezekiel Elliott return for 16 yds to the OhSt 17
6:531st & 10 at own 17J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Corey Smith
6:302nd & 10 at own 17J.T. Barrett run for 1 yd to the OhSt 18
5:593rd & 9 at own 18J.T. Barrett run for 25 yds to the OhSt 43 for a 1ST down
5:361st & 10 at own 43J.T. Barrett run for 20 yds to the VTech 37 for a 1ST down
5:251st & 10 at opp 37VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Chuck Clark) to the VTech 22 for a 1ST down
4:581st & 10 at opp 22J.T. Barrett run for 13 yds to the VTech 9 for a 1ST down
4:301st & 0 at opp 9VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Kendall Fuller) to the VTech 2 for a 1ST down
4:171st & goal at opp 2Ezekiel Elliott run for no gain to the VTech 2
3:512nd & goal at opp 2J.T. Barrett run for 2 yds for a TD, (Sean Nuernberger KICK)Tied at 7
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 9 plays
3:512nd & 10 at own 35Kyle Clinton kickoff for 64 yds for a 1ST down , Deon Newsome return for 26 yds to the OHIOST 39 for a 1ST down OHIO ST Penalty, Personal Foul (-15 Yards) to the VTech 42 for a 1ST down
3:181st & 10 at own 42Marshawn Williams run for a loss of 4 yards to the VTech 38
2:552nd & 14 at own 38Michael Brewer pass complete to Ryan Malleck for 5 yds to the VTech 43
2:223rd & 9 at own 43Michael Brewer run for 11 yds to the OhSt 46 for a 1ST down
2:081st & 10 at opp 46Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Bucky Hodges
1:442nd & 10 at opp 46Marshawn Williams run for 7 yds to the OhSt 39
1:113rd & 3 at opp 39Michael Brewer pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 8 yds to the OhSt 31 for a 1ST down
0:571st & 10 at opp 31Deon Newsome run for 12 yds to the OhSt 19 for a 1ST down
0:301st & 10 at opp 19Bucky Hodges run for 5 yds to the OhSt 14
0:192nd & 5 at opp 14Marshawn Williams run for 14 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)Virginia Tech 14, Ohio State 7
Ohio State Missed FG, 7 plays
0:192nd & 5 at own 35Joey Slye kickoff for 59 yds , Dontre Wilson return for 13 yds to the OhSt 19
0:101st & 10 at own 19J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 11 yds to the OhSt 30 for a 1ST down
Q2 14:401st & 10 at own 30Curtis Samuel run for 2 yds to the OhSt 32
Q2 14:022nd & 8 at own 32J.T. Barrett pass complete to Dontre Wilson for 40 yds to the VTech 28 for a 1ST down
Q2 13:281st & 10 at opp 28J.T. Barrett run for 6 yds to the VTech 22
Q2 12:562nd & 4 at opp 22OHIO ST Penalty, False Start (Billy Price) to the VTech 27
Q2 12:402nd & 9 at opp 27J.T. Barrett run for 4 yds to the VTech 23
Q2 12:093rd & 5 at opp 23J.T. Barrett pass incomplete
Q2 12:054th & 5 at opp 23Sean Nuernberger 40 yd FG MISSED
2nd quarter8 drives, then Virginia Tech 21, Ohio State 7
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
12:001st & 10 at own 23Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Willie Byrn
11:502nd & 10 at own 23Deon Newsome run for 1 yd to the VTech 24
11:193rd & 9 at own 24Michael Brewer pass incomplete
11:194th & 9 at own 24VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the VTech 19
10:574th & 14 at own 19A.J. Hughes punt for 48 yds, downed at the OhSt 33
Ohio State Missed FG, 6 plays
10:511st & 10 at own 33J.T. Barrett run for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 32
10:162nd & 11 at own 32J.T. Barrett pass complete to Devin Smith for 58 yds to the VTech 10 for a 1ST down
10:131st & goal at opp 10J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Jeff Heuerman
10:132nd & 0 at opp 10Timeout OHIO ST, clock 10:13
10:082nd & goal at opp 10J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Corey Smith
10:033rd & goal at opp 10J.T. Barrett pass incomplete
9:584th & 0 at opp 10Sean Nuernberger 27 yd FG MISSED
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
9:461st & 10 at own 20Shai McKenzie run for 1 yd to the VTech 21
9:162nd & 9 at own 21Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Willie Byrn
9:163rd & 9 at own 21VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the VTech 16
9:033rd & 14 at own 16Michael Brewer pass complete to Sam Rogers for a loss of 5 yards to the VTech 11
8:304th & 19 at own 11A.J. Hughes punt for 36 yds , Dontre Wilson returns for 13 yds to the VTech 34
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
8:151st & 10 at opp 34Curtis Samuel run for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 37
7:562nd & 13 at opp 37J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 4 yds to the VTech 33
6:563rd & 9 at opp 33TEAM run for a loss of 15 yards to the VTech 48
6:314th & 24 at opp 48Cameron Johnston punt for 37 yds , Greg Stroman returns for no gain to the VTech 11
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
6:231st & 10 at own 11Michael Brewer run for 1 yd to the VTech 12
5:492nd & 9 at own 12Marshawn Williams run for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 9
5:303rd & 12 at own 9VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the VTech 4
4:453rd & 17 at own 4Michael Brewer pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 18 yds to the VTech 22 for a 1ST down
4:191st & 10 at own 22Bucky Hodges run for 3 yds to the VTech 25
3:462nd & 7 at own 25Michael Brewer pass complete to Ryan Malleck for 4 yds to the VTech 29
3:153rd & 3 at own 29Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Willie Byrn
3:034th & 3 at own 29A.J. Hughes punt for 48 yds , Dontre Wilson returns for 8 yds to the OhSt 31
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
2:581st & 10 at own 31J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Corey Smith
2:422nd & 10 at own 31J.T. Barrett run for 2 yds to the OhSt 33
2:143rd & 8 at own 33J.T. Barrett run for no gain to the OhSt 33
2:144th & 8 at own 33Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 02:14
2:014th & 8 at own 33Cameron Johnston punt for 63 yds , Greg Stroman returns for 35 yds to the VTech 39
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 8 plays
1:521st & 10 at own 39Michael Brewer pass complete to Willie Byrn for 18 yds to the OhSt 43 for a 1ST down
1:341st & 10 at opp 43Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Isaiah Ford
1:282nd & 10 at opp 43Michael Brewer pass complete to Joshua Stanford for 11 yds to the OhSt 32 for a 1ST down
1:161st & 10 at opp 32Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Joshua Stanford
1:102nd & 10 at opp 32Michael Brewer pass complete to Willie Byrn for 7 yds to the OhSt 25
1:023rd & 3 at opp 25Michael Brewer pass complete to Ryan Malleck for 15 yds to the OhSt 10 for a 1ST down
0:591st & goal at opp 10Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Isaiah Ford
0:522nd & goal at opp 10Michael Brewer pass complete to Sam Rogers for 10 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)Virginia Tech 21, Ohio State 7
Ohio State End of half, 2 plays
0:522nd & 10 at own 35Joey Slye kickoff for 57 yds , Dontre Wilson return for 19 yds to the OhSt 27
0:401st & 10 at own 27J.T. Barrett run for 3 yds to the OhSt 30
0:202nd & 7 at own 30J.T. Barrett sacked by Derek Di Nardo for a loss of 7 yards to the OhSt 23
3rd quarter7 drives, then Virginia Tech 21, Ohio State 14
Ohio State Punt, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Joey Slye kickoff for 59 yds , Dontre Wilson return for 24 yds to the OhSt 30
14:401st & 10 at own 30VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Personal Foul (15 Yards) to the OhSt 45 for a 1ST down
14:221st & 10 at own 45J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 17 yds to the VTech 38 for a 1ST down
13:581st & 10 at opp 38Curtis Samuel run for no gain to the VTech 38
13:202nd & 10 at opp 38J.T. Barrett run for 2 yds to the VTech 36
12:593rd & 8 at opp 36J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Evan Spencer
12:514th & 8 at opp 36Cameron Johnston punt for 33 yds, downed at the VTech 3
Virginia Tech Punt, 9 plays
12:421st & 10 at own 3Marshawn Williams run for 1 yd to the VTech 4
12:142nd & 9 at own 4Michael Brewer pass incomplete
12:093rd & 9 at own 4Michael Brewer pass complete to Ryan Malleck for 16 yds to the VTech 20 for a 1ST down
11:461st & 10 at own 20J.C. Coleman run for 13 yds to the VTech 33 for a 1ST down
11:301st & 10 at own 33J.C. Coleman run for 5 yds to the VTech 38 VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the VTech 28
11:001st & 15 at own 28Marshawn Williams run for 4 yds to the VTech 32 VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Personal Foul (-15 Yards) to the VTech 17
10:451st & 26 at own 17Michael Brewer pass complete to J.C. Coleman for no gain to the VTech 17
10:302nd & 26 at own 17OHIO ST Penalty, Defensive Offside (5 Yards) to the VTech 22
10:002nd & 21 at own 22Michael Brewer pass complete to Sam Rogers for 4 yds to the VTech 26
9:253rd & 17 at own 26Michael Brewer sacked by Joshua Perry for a loss of 12 yards to the VTech 14
8:374th & 29 at own 14A.J. Hughes punt for 38 yds, downed at the OhSt 48
Ohio State Interception, 7 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 48Ezekiel Elliott run for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 47
7:592nd & 11 at own 47J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Corey Smith
7:593rd & 11 at own 47Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 07:59
7:433rd & 11 at own 47J.T. Barrett run for 10 yds to the VTech 43
7:294th & 1 at opp 43Ezekiel Elliott run for 2 yds to the VTech 41 for a 1ST down
7:241st & 10 at opp 41J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Michael Thomas
7:242nd & 10 at opp 41OHIO ST Penalty, False Start (Taylor Decker) to the VTech 47
7:242nd & 16 at opp 47OHIO ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the OhSt 48
7:182nd & 21 at own 48J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Corey Smith
7:103rd & 21 at own 48J.T. Barrett pass intercepted Kyshoen Jarrett return for 9 yds to the VTech 24
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
6:401st & 10 at own 24Shai McKenzie run for 3 yds to the VTech 27
6:322nd & 7 at own 27Michael Brewer run for 4 yds to the VTech 31
6:003rd & 3 at own 31Michael Brewer pass complete to Sam Rogers for 1 yd to the VTech 32
5:274th & 2 at own 32A.J. Hughes punt for 54 yds, downed at the OhSt 14
Ohio State Touchdown, 6 plays
5:181st & 10 at own 14Dontre Wilson run for no gain to the OhSt 14
4:532nd & 10 at own 14Curtis Samuel run for 11 yds to the OhSt 25 for a 1ST down
4:341st & 10 at own 25Curtis Samuel run for 16 yds to the OhSt 41 for a 1ST down
3:581st & 10 at own 41Ezekiel Elliott run for 5 yds to the OhSt 46
3:382nd & 5 at own 46Ezekiel Elliott run for 1 yd to the OhSt 47
3:013rd & 4 at own 47J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 53 yds for a TD, (Sean Nuernberger KICK)Virginia Tech 21, Ohio State 14
Virginia Tech Interception, 4 plays
3:013rd & 4 at own 35Kyle Clinton kickoff for 62 yds , Demitri Knowles return for 20 yds to the VTech 23
2:441st & 10 at own 23Michael Brewer pass complete to Sam Rogers for 13 yds to the VTech 36 for a 1ST down
2:231st & 10 at own 36Isaiah Ford run for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 33
1:333rd & 7 at own 39Michael Brewer pass intercepted Vonn Bell return for no gain to the VTech 49
Ohio State Punt, 4 plays
1:201st & 10 at opp 49J.T. Barrett run for 11 yds to the VTech 38 for a 1ST down
0:531st & 10 at opp 38J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Corey Smith
0:372nd & 10 at opp 38Dontre Wilson run for a loss of 5 yards to the VTech 43
0:053rd & 15 at opp 43J.T. Barrett pass incomplete
0:014th & 15 at opp 43Cameron Johnston punt for 35 yds, fair catch by Greg Stroman at the VTech 8
4th quarter9 drives, then Virginia Tech 35, Ohio State 21
Virginia Tech Fumble, 6 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 8Michael Brewer pass complete to Ryan Malleck for 11 yds to the VTech 19 for a 1ST down
14:201st & 10 at own 19Shai McKenzie run for 1 yd to the VTech 20
13:282nd & 9 at own 20Michael Brewer run for 8 yds to the VTech 28
12:563rd & 1 at own 28Michael Brewer run for 2 yds to the VTech 30 for a 1ST down
12:251st & 10 at own 30J.C. Coleman run for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 28
11:522nd & 12 at own 28Michael Brewer sacked by Joey Bosa for a loss of 12 yards to the VTech 15 Michael Brewer fumbled, forced by Joey Bosa, recovered by OhSt Rashad Frazier , return for 0 yards
Ohio State Touchdown, 2 plays
11:481st & 10 at opp 15J.T. Barrett pass incomplete
11:402nd & 10 at opp 15Ezekiel Elliott run for 15 yds for a TD, (Sean Nuernberger KICK)Tied at 21
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 6 plays
11:402nd & 10 at own 35Kyle Clinton kickoff for 61 yds
11:261st & 10 at own 35Michael Brewer run for 2 yds to the VTech 37
10:412nd & 8 at own 37Marshawn Williams run for 1 yd to the VTech 38
10:243rd & 7 at own 38OHIO ST Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (11 Yards) to the VTech 49 for a 1ST down
10:041st & 10 at own 49Deon Newsome run for 24 yds to the OhSt 27 for a 1ST down
9:501st & 10 at opp 27Sam Rogers run for 17 yds to the OhSt 10 for a 1ST down
9:201st & goal at opp 10Marshawn Williams run for no gain to the OhSt 10
8:442nd & goal at opp 10Michael Brewer pass complete to Bucky Hodges for 10 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)Virginia Tech 28, Ohio State 21
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
8:442nd & 25 at own 20Joey Slye kickoff for 61 yds , Dontre Wilson return for 19 yds to the OhSt 38
8:081st & 10 at own 38Ezekiel Elliott run for 4 yds to the OhSt 42
7:382nd & 6 at own 42J.T. Barrett sacked by Dadi Nicolas for a loss of 6 yards to the OhSt 36
6:563rd & 12 at own 36J.T. Barrett sacked by Derek Di Nardo for a loss of 5 yards to the OhSt 31
6:324th & 17 at own 31Cameron Johnston punt for 46 yds , Kendall Fuller returns for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 20
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
6:161st & 10 at own 20Deon Newsome run for 1 yd to the VTech 21
5:562nd & 9 at own 21Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Isaiah Ford
5:523rd & 9 at own 21Michael Brewer pass incomplete to Bucky Hodges
5:424th & 9 at own 21A.J. Hughes punt for 44 yds , Dontre Wilson returns for 3 yds to the OhSt 38
Ohio State Interception, 3 plays
5:371st & 10 at own 38J.T. Barrett pass incomplete to Dontre Wilson
5:052nd & 10 at own 38J.T. Barrett sacked by Ken Ekanem and Chase Williams for a loss of 8 yards to the OhSt 30
4:473rd & 18 at own 30J.T. Barrett pass intercepted Kyshoen Jarrett return for 26 yds to the OhSt 38
Virginia Tech Missed FG, 4 plays
4:221st & 10 at opp 38Marshawn Williams run for 3 yds to the OhSt 35
3:562nd & 7 at opp 35Marshawn Williams run for 2 yds to the OhSt 33
3:563rd & 5 at opp 33Timeout OHIO ST, clock 03:56
3:333rd & 5 at opp 33Michael Brewer run for 4 yds to the OhSt 29
3:064th & 1 at opp 29Joey Slye 46 yd FG MISSED
Ohio State Pick-six, 8 plays (Virginia Tech scores)
2:462nd & 10 at own 29J.T. Barrett sacked by Dadi Nicolas for a loss of 10 yards to the OhSt 19
2:463rd & 20 at own 19Timeout OHIO ST, clock 02:46
2:253rd & 20 at own 19J.T. Barrett run for 22 yds to the OhSt 41 for a 1ST down
2:001st & 10 at own 41J.T. Barrett sacked by Kendall Fuller for a loss of 9 yards to the OhSt 32
1:432nd & 19 at own 32J.T. Barrett pass complete to Corey Smith for 23 yds to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down
1:151st & 10 at opp 45J.T. Barrett run for 3 yds to the VTech 42
0:592nd & 7 at opp 42J.T. Barrett sacked by Deon Clarke for a loss of 9 yards to the OhSt 49
0:593rd & 16 at own 49Timeout OHIO ST, clock 00:59
0:463rd & 16 at own 49J.T. Barrett pass intercepted for a TD Donovan Riley return for 63 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)Virginia Tech 35, Ohio State 21
Ohio State End of game, 3 plays
0:461st & 25 at own 20Joey Slye kickoff for 50 yds , Dontre Wilson return for 15 yds to the OhSt 45
0:351st & 10 at own 45J.T. Barrett pass incomplete
0:152nd & 10 at own 45J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 5 yds to the 50 yard line
0:023rd & 5 at the 50J.T. Barrett pass complete to Michael Thomas for 8 yds to the VTech 42 for a 1ST down

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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