Total Yards
Tennessee330
Virginia Tech400
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Virginia Tech at Tennessee
Sep 11, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2016RegularWeek 2
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
24 - 45
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Tennessee
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Passing Yards
Tennessee91
Virginia Tech214
Rushing Yards
Tennessee239
Virginia Tech186
Turnovers
Tennessee1
Virginia Tech5
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind5 mph NW
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Tennessee vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Tennessee28:16
Virginia Tech31:44
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Tennessee pulls away from Virginia Tech 45-24
Tennessee defeated Virginia Tech 45-24 in Week 2 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 330-400 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Tennessee set the terms early in a game that finished 45-24. Travon McMillian run for 69 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Tennessee's box score carried the story: 330 total yards, 239 rushing yards, and 91 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 400 total yards, including 186 on the ground and 214 through the air.
Tennessee converted 3-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-5, Tennessee led 24-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joshua Dobbs pass complete to Josh Malone for 38 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Travon McMillian run for 69 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-0 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Jerod Evans pass complete to Sam Rogers for 7 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Joshua Dobbs pass complete to Jauan Jennings for 5 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (Tennessee led 7-14 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Joshua Dobbs pass complete to Josh Malone for 38 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (Tennessee led 14-14 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Joshua Dobbs run for 5 yds for a TD, (Aaron Medley KICK) (Tennessee led 24-14 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Aaron Medley 34 yd FG GOOD (Tennessee led 17-14 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-24
Tennessee defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
330-400
Tennessee held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
239
Tennessee averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
91
Tennessee averaged 4.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Tennessee's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tennessee | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 330 | 400 |
| Passing Yards | 91 | 214 |
| Rushing Yards | 239 | 186 |
| First Downs | 16 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 8-101 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-19 | 20-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:16 | 31:44 |