Total Yards
Virginia Tech386
Clemson470
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Clemson at Virginia Tech
Dec 4, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2016RegularWeek 14
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
42 - 35
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech284
Clemson288
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech102
Clemson182
Turnovers
Virginia Tech2
Clemson1
Game Conditions
Temperature65°F
Wind6 mph NE
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech28:08
Clemson31:52
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Game Story
Clemson holds off Virginia Tech 42-35
Clemson defeated Virginia Tech 42-35 in Week 14 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 470-386 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 42-35. Deshaun Watson pass complete to Jordan Leggett for 21 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 470 total yards, 182 rushing yards, and 288 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 386 total yards, including 102 on the ground and 284 through the air.
Clemson converted 6-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Clemson led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Deshaun Watson pass complete to Jordan Leggett for 21 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Jordan Leggett for 21 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 14-0 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Travon McMillian run for 1 yd for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-14 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson run for 3 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerod Evans run for 11 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-21 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Jordan Leggett for 10 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK), (Clemson led 14-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 35-14 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-35
Clemson defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
470-386
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
182
Clemson averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
288
Clemson averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 386 | 470 |
| Passing Yards | 284 | 288 |
| Rushing Yards | 102 | 182 |
| First Downs | 19 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-89 | 8-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-36 | 23-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:08 | 31:52 |