Total Yards
Virginia Tech462
East Carolina443
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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East Carolina at Virginia Tech
Sep 24, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 4
Away
East Carolina
American Athletic
Final Score
17 - 54
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech295
East Carolina362
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech167
East Carolina81
Turnovers
Virginia Tech0
East Carolina1
Game Conditions
Temperature79°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech30:03
East Carolina29:57
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Game Story
Virginia Tech routs East Carolina 54-17
Virginia Tech defeated East Carolina 54-17 in Week 4 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 462-443 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 54-17. Marshawn Williams run for 6 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 462 total yards, 167 rushing yards, and 295 passing yards. East Carolina finished with 443 total yards, including 81 on the ground and 362 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 5-14 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Virginia Tech led 38-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jerod Evans pass complete to Cam Phillips for 55 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Marshawn Williams run for 6 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-0 over East Carolina).
Punt
Worth Gregory punt for 62 yds , Greg Stroman returns for 87 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (East Carolina led 0-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Jerod Evans pass complete to Travon McMillian for 13 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 28-0 over East Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jerod Evans pass complete to Cam Phillips for 55 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 38-0 over East Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 20 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 31-0 over East Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jerod Evans pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 24 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 21-0 over East Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
54-17
Virginia Tech defeated East Carolina.
Total yards
462-443
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
167
Virginia Tech averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
295
Virginia Tech averaged 12.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
East Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | East Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 462 | 443 |
| Passing Yards | 295 | 362 |
| Rushing Yards | 167 | 81 |
| First Downs | 18 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-28 | 5-43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-23 | 17-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 30:03 | 29:57 |