Total Yards
Boston College432
Virginia Tech442
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Virginia Tech at Boston College
Aug 31, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
28 - 35
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Boston College
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Passing Yards
Boston College275
Virginia Tech344
Rushing Yards
Boston College157
Virginia Tech98
Turnovers
Boston College1
Virginia Tech5
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature80°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Boston College26:02
Virginia Tech33:58
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Boston College holds off Virginia Tech 35-28
Boston College defeated Virginia Tech 35-28 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 432-442 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Boston College set the terms early in a game that finished 35-28. Ryan Willis pass complete to Hezekiah Grimsley for 55 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Boston College's box score carried the story: 432 total yards, 157 rushing yards, and 275 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 442 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 344 through the air.
Boston College converted 9-19 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-5, Boston College led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Anthony Brown pass complete to Zay Flowers for 33 yds for a TD, (Aaron Boumerhi KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Willis pass complete to Hezekiah Grimsley for 55 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-7 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Brown pass complete to Zay Flowers for 33 yds for a TD, (Aaron Boumerhi KICK) (Boston College led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Brown run for 28 yds for a TD, (Aaron Boumerhi KICK) (Boston College led 28-14 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Dillon run for 17 yds for a TD, (Aaron Boumerhi KICK) (Boston College led 14-14 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Willis pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 20 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-7 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Brown pass complete to Kobay White for 17 yds for a TD, (Aaron Boumerhi KICK) (Boston College led 21-14 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-28
Boston College defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
432-442
Boston College held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
157
Boston College averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
275
Boston College averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-19
Boston College's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-18
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Boston College | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 432 | 442 |
| Passing Yards | 275 | 344 |
| Rushing Yards | 157 | 98 |
| First Downs | 18 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-19 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-32 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-27 | 29-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 26:02 | 33:58 |