Total Yards
Boston College218
Virginia Tech274
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Virginia Tech at Boston College
Oct 31, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 9
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
26 - 10
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Boston College
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Boston College143
Virginia Tech194
Rushing Yards
Boston College75
Virginia Tech80
Turnovers
Boston College4
Virginia Tech2
Game Conditions
Temperature48°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Boston College vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Boston College25:17
Virginia Tech34:43
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Virginia Tech beats Boston College 26-10
Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 26-10 in Week 9 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 274-218 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 26-10. Michael Brewer pass complete to Cam Phillips for 27 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 274 total yards, 80 rushing yards, and 194 passing yards. Boston College finished with 218 total yards, including 75 on the ground and 143 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 3-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Virginia Tech led 20-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joey Slye 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Michael Brewer pass complete to Cam Phillips for 27 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Boston College).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 47 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-0 over Boston College).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Jordan Gowins run for a loss of 1 yard Jordan Gowins fumbled, forced by Andrew Motuapuaka, recovered by VTech Andrew Motuapuaka , return for 34 yds, (Joey Slye KICK) (Boston College led 0-17 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 38 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 20-0 over Boston College).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 32 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 23-0 over Boston College).
Field Goal Good
Mike Knoll 29 yd FG GOOD (Boston College led 3-23 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
26-10
Virginia Tech defeated Boston College.
Total yards
274-218
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
80
Virginia Tech averaged 1.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
194
Virginia Tech averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-15
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Boston College's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Boston College | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 218 | 274 |
| Passing Yards | 143 | 194 |
| Rushing Yards | 75 | 80 |
| First Downs | 15 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-12 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-48 | 11-97 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-21 | 16-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 25:17 | 34:43 |