Total Yards
Virginia Tech458
Liberty160
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Liberty at Virginia Tech
Sep 3, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 1
Away
Liberty
Conference USA
Final Score
13 - 36
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech252
Liberty70
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech206
Liberty90
Turnovers
Virginia Tech4
Liberty4
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind13 mph E
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech33:42
Liberty26:18
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Game Story
Virginia Tech pulls away from Liberty 36-13
Virginia Tech defeated Liberty 36-13 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 458-160 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 36-13. Jerod Evans pass complete to Cam Phillips for 23 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 458 total yards, 206 rushing yards, and 252 passing yards. Liberty finished with 160 total yards, including 90 on the ground and 70 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 10-20 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-4, Virginia Tech led 24-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cam Phillips run for no gain Cam Phillips fumbled, forced by Chris Turner, recovered by Liber Alpha Jalloh , return for 71 yds, (Alex Probert KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jerod Evans pass complete to Cam Phillips for 23 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Liberty).
Rushing Touchdown
Todd Macon run for 2 yds for a TD, (Alex Probert PAT MISSED) (Liberty led 6-7 over Virginia Tech).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Cam Phillips run for no gain Cam Phillips fumbled, forced by Chris Turner, recovered by Liber Alpha Jalloh , return for 71 yds, (Alex Probert KICK) (Virginia Tech led 10-13 over Liberty).
Passing Touchdown
Jerod Evans pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 5 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-13 over Liberty).
Passing Touchdown
Jerod Evans pass complete to Bucky Hodges for 18 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-13 over Liberty).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 34 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-6 over Liberty).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-13
Virginia Tech defeated Liberty.
Total yards
458-160
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
206
Virginia Tech averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
252
Virginia Tech averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-20
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Liberty's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 458 | 160 |
| Passing Yards | 252 | 70 |
| Rushing Yards | 206 | 90 |
| First Downs | 24 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-20 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-33 | 13-75 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-41 | 9-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 33:42 | 26:18 |