Total Yards
Virginia Tech443
Cincinnati462
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Cincinnati at Virginia Tech
Dec 31, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2018PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12
Final Score
35 - 31
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Virginia Tech
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech219
Cincinnati206
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech224
Cincinnati256
Turnovers
Virginia Tech2
Cincinnati1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature43°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.02 in
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Box Score Comparison
Virginia Tech vs Cincinnati box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Virginia Tech31:05
Cincinnati28:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Cincinnati holds off Virginia Tech 35-31
Cincinnati defeated Virginia Tech 35-31 in Week 1 of the 2018 postseason slate, finishing with a 462-443 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Cincinnati set the terms early in a game that finished 35-31. Desmond Ridder pass complete to Charles McClelland for 38 yds for a TD (Ryan Jones KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Cincinnati's box score carried the story: 462 total yards, 256 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 443 total yards, including 224 on the ground and 219 through the air.
Cincinnati converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Cincinnati led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Warren II run for 40 yds for a TD (Ryan Jones KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Desmond Ridder pass complete to Charles McClelland for 38 yds for a TD (Ryan Jones KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Willis pass complete to Eric Kumah for 21 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
Steven Peoples run for 1 yd for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-14 over Cincinnati).
Fumble Recovery (Own)
Michael Warren II run for no gain Michael Warren II fumbled, forced by Dax Hollifield, recovered by Cincy Kahlil Lewis for a TD (Ryan Jones KICK) (Cincinnati led 14-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Willis pass complete to Chris Cunningham for 2 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-21 over Cincinnati).
Field Goal Good
Brian Johnson 28 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 17-14 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-31
Cincinnati defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
462-443
Cincinnati held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
256
Cincinnati averaged 7.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Cincinnati averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Cincinnati's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 443 | 462 |
| Passing Yards | 219 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 224 | 256 |
| First Downs | 24 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-92 | 13-96 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-31 | 15-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 31:05 | 28:55 |