Total Yards
North Carolina524
Virginia Tech375
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Virginia Tech at North Carolina
Oct 13, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 7
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
22 - 19
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North Carolina
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina289
Virginia Tech221
Rushing Yards
North Carolina235
Virginia Tech154
Turnovers
North Carolina2
Virginia Tech2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature57°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina30:29
Virginia Tech29:25
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia Tech edges North Carolina 22-19
Virginia Tech defeated North Carolina 22-19 in Week 7 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 375-524 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 22-19. Ryan Willis run for 33 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 375 total yards, 154 rushing yards, and 221 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 524 total yards, including 235 on the ground and 289 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 8-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Virginia Tech led 7-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ryan Willis run for 33 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ryan Willis run for 33 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Freeman Jones 33 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 3-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Freeman Jones 30 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 6-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Freeman Jones 22 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 9-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Elliott pass complete to Anthony Ratliff-Williams for 3 yds for a TD (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 16-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Willis pass complete to Sean Savoy for 13 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-16 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
22-19
Virginia Tech defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
375-524
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
154
Virginia Tech averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
221
Virginia Tech averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 524 | 375 |
| Passing Yards | 289 | 221 |
| Rushing Yards | 235 | 154 |
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-35 | 8-59 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 20-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:29 | 29:25 |