Total Yards
Kentucky404
Virginia Tech326
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Virginia Tech at Kentucky
Dec 31, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2019PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
30 - 37
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Kentucky
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky73
Virginia Tech107
Rushing Yards
Kentucky331
Virginia Tech219
Turnovers
Kentucky2
Virginia Tech0
Game Conditions
Temperature53°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky35:46
Virginia Tech24:10
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky holds off Virginia Tech 37-30
Kentucky defeated Virginia Tech 37-30 in Week 1 of the 2019 postseason slate, finishing with a 404-326 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 37-30. Hendon Hooker pass complete to Damon Hazelton for 18 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) came with {'seconds': 4, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 404 total yards, 331 rushing yards, and 73 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 326 total yards, including 219 on the ground and 107 through the air.
Kentucky converted 6-13 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Kentucky led 14-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 61 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Damon Hazelton for 18 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 10-7 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 25 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 7-3 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Brian Johnson 54 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 3-0 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Christopher Rodriguez Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 14-17 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Dalton Keene for 6 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-7 over Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Deshawn McClease run for 43 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-17 over Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-30
Kentucky defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
404-326
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
331
Kentucky averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
73
Kentucky averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-10
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 404 | 326 |
| Passing Yards | 73 | 107 |
| Rushing Yards | 331 | 219 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 4-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 2-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 6-13 | 11-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 35:46 | 24:10 |