Total Yards
Virginia Tech598
Tulsa563
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Tulsa at Virginia Tech
Dec 26, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
CAMPING WORLD INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Season 2015PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Tulsa
American Athletic
Final Score
52 - 55
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech344
Tulsa374
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech254
Tulsa189
Turnovers
Virginia Tech2
Tulsa0
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind16 mph S
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Virginia Tech vs Tulsa box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Virginia Tech33:40
Tulsa26:20
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia Tech edges Tulsa 55-52
Virginia Tech defeated Tulsa 55-52 in Week 1 of the 2015 postseason slate, finishing with a 598-563 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 55-52. Zack Langer run for 2 yds for a TD, (Redford Jones KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Tulsa the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 598 total yards, 254 rushing yards, and 344 passing yards. Tulsa finished with 563 total yards, including 189 on the ground and 374 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 8-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Virginia Tech led 45-31 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Brewer pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 75 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Zack Langer run for 2 yds for a TD, (Redford Jones KICK) (Tulsa led 14-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 27 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 17-14 over Tulsa).
Rushing Touchdown
Travon McMillian 51 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick) (Virginia Tech led 7-7 over Tulsa).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Brewer pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 75 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-14 over Tulsa).
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Rogers run for 14 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-14 over Tulsa).
Passing Touchdown
Dane Evans pass complete to Bishop Louie for 9 yds for a TD, (Redford Jones KICK) (Tulsa led 21-24 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-52
Virginia Tech defeated Tulsa.
Total yards
598-563
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
254
Virginia Tech averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
344
Virginia Tech averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Tulsa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Tulsa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 598 | 563 |
| Passing Yards | 344 | 374 |
| Rushing Yards | 254 | 189 |
| First Downs | 30 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 6-44 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-38 | 27-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 33:40 | 26:20 |