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Cincinnati at Virginia Tech
Jan 2, 2009 • Completed • Neutral Site
FEDEX ORANGE BOWL
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Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
7 - 20

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Game Conditions
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Virginia Tech beats Cincinnati 20-7
Virginia Tech finished ahead of Cincinnati 20-7 on Jan 2, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Virginia Tech finished ahead of Cincinnati 20-7 on Jan 2, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Virginia Tech built the decisive edge with a 13-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Virginia Tech 398; Cincinnati 310. Another key split was passing yards: Virginia Tech 152; Cincinnati 240.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Virginia Tech 398; Cincinnati 310
Passing yards
Virginia Tech 152; Cincinnati 240
Rushing yards
Virginia Tech 258; Cincinnati 71
Turnovers
Virginia Tech 1; Cincinnati 4
First downs
Virginia Tech 23; Cincinnati 14
Possession time
Virginia Tech 24:19; Cincinnati 12:21
Third downs
Virginia Tech 8-18; Cincinnati 2-9
Completions-attempts
Virginia Tech 13-23; Cincinnati 16-33
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 398 | 310 |
| Passing Yards | 152 | 240 |
| Rushing Yards | 258 | 71 |
| First Downs | 23 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 2-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-17 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-23 | 16-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 24:19 | 12:21 |