Total Yards
Virginia373
William & Mary371
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William & Mary at Virginia
Sep 19, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 3
Away
William & Mary
Road profile
Final Score
29 - 35
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Virginia
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Virginia263
William & Mary226
Rushing Yards
Virginia110
William & Mary145
Turnovers
Virginia2
William & Mary0
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia25:05
William & Mary34:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia holds off William & Mary 35-29
Virginia defeated William & Mary 35-29 in Week 3 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 373-371 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 35-29. Steve Cluley pass complete to DeVonte Dedmon for 41 yds for a TD, (Nick Dorka Jr. KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving William & Mary the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 373 total yards, 110 rushing yards, and 263 passing yards. William & Mary finished with 371 total yards, including 145 on the ground and 226 through the air.
Virginia converted 7-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Virginia led 21-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt Johns pass complete to Taquan Mizzell for 80 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Steve Cluley pass complete to DeVonte Dedmon for 41 yds for a TD, (Nick Dorka Jr. KICK) (William & Mary led 7-0 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Matt Johns pass complete to Connor Wingo-Reeves for 3 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) (Virginia led 7-7 over William & Mary).
Field Goal Good
Nick Dorka Jr. 21 yd FG GOOD (William & Mary led 20-14 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Steve Cluley pass complete to Andrew Caskin for 37 yds for a TD, (Nick Dorka Jr. KICK) (William & Mary led 14-7 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Matt Johns pass complete to Canaan Severin for 26 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) (Virginia led 21-20 over William & Mary).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Ellis run for 39 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) (Virginia led 14-17 over William & Mary).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-29
Virginia defeated William & Mary.
Total yards
373-371
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
110
Virginia averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
263
Virginia averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-19
William & Mary's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | William & Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 373 | 371 |
| Passing Yards | 263 | 226 |
| Rushing Yards | 110 | 145 |
| First Downs | 15 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 7-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-60 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-23 | 23-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:05 | 34:55 |