Total Yards
Virginia Tech375
Pittsburgh366
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Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech
Nov 18, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 12
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
14 - 20
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech218
Pittsburgh311
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech157
Pittsburgh55
Turnovers
Virginia Tech1
Pittsburgh2
Game Conditions
Temperature56°F
Wind0 mph SW
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech31:53
Pittsburgh28:07
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Game Story
Virginia Tech holds off Pittsburgh 20-14
Virginia Tech defeated Pittsburgh 20-14 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 375-366 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 20-14. Ben Dinucci pass complete to Rafael Araujo-Lopes for 13 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 375 total yards, 157 rushing yards, and 218 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 366 total yards, including 55 on the ground and 311 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 10-19 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Virginia Tech led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brian Johnson 30 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ben Dinucci pass complete to Rafael Araujo-Lopes for 13 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Jackson run for 4 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Brian Johnson 30 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-7 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Brian Johnson 27 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 13-14 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Jackson pass complete to Cam Phillips for 23 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 20-14 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Winslow pass complete to Nathan Bossory for 15 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-10 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-14
Virginia Tech defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
375-366
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
157
Virginia Tech averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
218
Virginia Tech averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-19
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 375 | 366 |
| Passing Yards | 218 | 311 |
| Rushing Yards | 157 | 55 |
| First Downs | 18 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-19 | 2-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 1-5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-37 | 20-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 31:53 | 28:07 |