Total Yards
Game Center
Nebraska at Virginia Tech
Sep 19, 2009 • Completed
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten

Final Score
15 - 16

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Virginia Tech edges Nebraska 16-15
Virginia Tech finished ahead of Nebraska 16-15 on Sep 19, 2009. The result came in week 3 of the 2009 season.
Virginia Tech finished ahead of Nebraska 16-15 on Sep 19, 2009. The result came in week 3 of the 2009 season.
Virginia Tech built the decisive edge with a 1-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Virginia Tech 278; Nebraska 343. Another key split was passing yards: Virginia Tech 217; Nebraska 136.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Virginia Tech 278; Nebraska 343
Passing yards
Virginia Tech 217; Nebraska 136
Rushing yards
Virginia Tech 86; Nebraska 207
Turnovers
Virginia Tech 0; Nebraska 2
First downs
Virginia Tech 11; Nebraska 18
Possession time
Virginia Tech 18:02; Nebraska 18:11
Third downs
Virginia Tech 8-18; Nebraska 6-17
Completions-attempts
Virginia Tech 12-27; Nebraska 11-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 278 | 343 |
| Passing Yards | 217 | 136 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 207 |
| First Downs | 11 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-53 | 9-60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-27 | 11-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 18:02 | 18:11 |