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Ohio at Virginia
Sep 15, 2018 • Completed
Away
Ohio
Mid-American

Final Score
31 - 45

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Game Conditions
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Virginia beats Ohio 45-31
Virginia defeated Ohio 45-31 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 552-364 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 45-31. Jordan Ellis run for 75 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 552 total yards, 173 rushing yards, and 379 passing yards. Ohio finished with 364 total yards, including 118 on the ground and 246 through the air.
Virginia converted 7-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Virginia led 38-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bryce Perkins pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 86 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Ellis run for 75 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 21-7 over Ohio).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Perkins pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 86 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 14-0 over Ohio).
Rushing Touchdown
Maleek Irons run for 1 yd for a TD, (Louie Zervos KICK) (Ohio led 7-14 over Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Ellis run for 18 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 7-0 over Ohio).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Perkins pass complete to Hasise Dubois for 10 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 35-7 over Ohio).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Rourke pass complete to Isiah Cox for 36 yds for a TD, (Louie Zervos KICK) (Ohio led 21-35 over Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-31
Virginia defeated Ohio.
Total yards
552-364
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
173
Virginia averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
379
Virginia averaged 12.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-11
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Ohio's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 552 | 364 |
| Passing Yards | 379 | 246 |
| Rushing Yards | 173 | 118 |
| First Downs | 23 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-11 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-30 | 16-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 29:52 | 30:08 |