Total Yards
Virginia569
Central Michigan495
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Central Michigan at Virginia
Sep 24, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 4
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
35 - 49
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Passing Yards
Virginia421
Central Michigan402
Rushing Yards
Virginia148
Central Michigan93
Turnovers
Virginia1
Central Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature86°F
Wind7 mph E
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Virginia25:01
Central Michigan34:59
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Game Story
Virginia beats Central Michigan 49-35
Virginia defeated Central Michigan 49-35 in Week 4 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 569-495 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 49-35. Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 15 yds for a TD, (Alex Furbank KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 569 total yards, 148 rushing yards, and 421 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 495 total yards, including 93 on the ground and 402 through the air.
Virginia converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Virginia led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 82 yds for a TD, (Alex Furbank KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 15 yds for a TD, (Alex Furbank KICK) (Virginia led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Albert Reid run for 4 yds for a TD, (R. Burney Run For Two-point Conversion) (Virginia led 15-0 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Jonathan Ward run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-28 over Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Taquan Mizzell run for 4 yds for a TD, (Alex Furbank KICK) (Virginia led 28-0 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cooper Rush pass complete to Corey Willis for 85 yds for a TD, (Brian Eavey KICK) (Central Michigan led 14-28 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Keeon Johnson for 13 yds for a TD, (Alex Furbank PAT MISSED) (Virginia led 21-0 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-35
Virginia defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
569-495
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
148
Virginia averaged 5.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
421
Virginia averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-19
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 569 | 495 |
| Passing Yards | 421 | 402 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 93 |
| First Downs | 25 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 9-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-45 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-43 | 25-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 25:01 | 34:59 |