Total Yards
Notre Dame449
Virginia Tech419
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Virginia Tech at Notre Dame
Nov 19, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 12
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
34 - 31
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Passing Yards
Notre Dame249
Virginia Tech267
Rushing Yards
Notre Dame200
Virginia Tech152
Turnovers
Notre Dame0
Virginia Tech2
Game Conditions
Temperature30°F
Wind25 mph NW
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Notre Dame27:15
Virginia Tech32:45
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia Tech edges Notre Dame 34-31
Virginia Tech defeated Notre Dame 34-31 in Week 12 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 419-449 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 34-31. Josh Adams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 419 total yards, 152 rushing yards, and 267 passing yards. Notre Dame finished with 449 total yards, including 200 on the ground and 249 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 6-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Virginia Tech led 14-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jerod Evans run for 23 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Adams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Justin Yoon 25 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 10-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
DeShone Kizer pass complete to Chris Finke for 31 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 17-0 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerod Evans run for 23 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-17 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Jerod Evans pass complete to Cam Phillips for 16 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-24 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
DeShone Kizer pass complete to Miles Boykin for 18 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 24-7 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-31
Virginia Tech defeated Notre Dame.
Total yards
419-449
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
152
Virginia Tech averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
267
Virginia Tech averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Notre Dame's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Notre Dame | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 449 | 419 |
| Passing Yards | 249 | 267 |
| Rushing Yards | 200 | 152 |
| First Downs | 22 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-78 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-34 | 22-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 27:15 | 32:45 |