Total Yards
Nebraska333
Virginia Tech377
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Virginia Tech at Nebraska
Sep 28, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 5
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
35 - 30
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Nebraska
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska289
Virginia Tech175
Rushing Yards
Nebraska55
Virginia Tech206
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Virginia Tech0
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska15:02
Virginia Tech20:58
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Virginia Tech holds off Nebraska 35-30
Virginia Tech finished ahead of Nebraska 35-30 on Sep 28, 2008. The result came in week 5 of the 2008 season.
Virginia Tech finished ahead of Nebraska 35-30 on Sep 28, 2008. The result came in week 5 of the 2008 season.
Virginia Tech built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Virginia Tech 377; Nebraska 333. Another key split was passing yards: Virginia Tech 175; Nebraska 289.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Virginia Tech 377; Nebraska 333
Passing yards
Virginia Tech 175; Nebraska 289
Rushing yards
Virginia Tech 206; Nebraska 55
Turnovers
Virginia Tech 0; Nebraska 2
First downs
Virginia Tech 21; Nebraska 14
Possession time
Virginia Tech 20:58; Nebraska 15:02
Third downs
Virginia Tech 7-17; Nebraska 2-11
Completions-attempts
Virginia Tech 9-15; Nebraska 17-26
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 333 | 377 |
| Passing Yards | 289 | 175 |
| Rushing Yards | 55 | 206 |
| First Downs | 14 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-54 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-26 | 9-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 55 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 15:02 | 20:58 |