Total Yards
Virginia Tech490
North Carolina491
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North Carolina at Virginia Tech
Oct 19, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 8
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
41 - 43
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech236
North Carolina348
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech254
North Carolina143
Turnovers
Virginia Tech2
North Carolina0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature59°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech32:52
North Carolina27:08
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Game Story
Virginia Tech edges North Carolina 43-41
Virginia Tech defeated North Carolina 43-41 in Week 8 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 490-491 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 43-41. Noah Ruggles 26 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 490 total yards, 254 rushing yards, and 236 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 491 total yards, including 143 on the ground and 348 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 5-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Virginia Tech led 21-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hendon Hooker pass complete to Tre Turner for 55 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Noah Ruggles 26 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 10-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Tre Turner for 55 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-10 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 47 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 10 yds for a TD VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct off-setting ( Yards) to the VTech 0, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (North Carolina led 17-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Deshawn McClease run for 2 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-17 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Willis pass complete to Damon Hazelton for 11 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 21-17 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
43-41
Virginia Tech defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
490-491
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
254
Virginia Tech averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
236
Virginia Tech averaged 11.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-17
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-21
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 490 | 491 |
| Passing Yards | 236 | 348 |
| Rushing Yards | 254 | 143 |
| First Downs | 23 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 9-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-36 | 9-69 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-21 | 26-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 60 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 32:52 | 27:08 |