Total Yards
Louisville548
Virginia Tech466
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Virginia Tech at Louisville
Oct 31, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 9
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
42 - 35
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Passing Yards
Louisville350
Virginia Tech183
Rushing Yards
Louisville198
Virginia Tech283
Turnovers
Louisville3
Virginia Tech0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature61°F
Wind8 mph SE
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Louisville27:49
Virginia Tech32:11
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Game Story
Virginia Tech holds off Louisville 42-35
Virginia Tech defeated Louisville 42-35 in Week 9 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 466-548 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 42-35. Hendon Hooker run for 3 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 466 total yards, 283 rushing yards, and 183 passing yards. Louisville finished with 548 total yards, including 198 on the ground and 350 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 1-7 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Virginia Tech led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brian Johnson 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker run for 3 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-0 over Louisville).
Rushing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker run for 6 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Louisville).
Rushing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker run for 1 yd for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 21-0 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Cunningham pass complete to Marshon Ford for 14 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 7-21 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Javian Hawkins run for 90 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 14-21 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Tre Turner run for 1 yd for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 28-14 over Louisville).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-35
Virginia Tech defeated Louisville.
Total yards
466-548
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
283
Virginia Tech averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
183
Virginia Tech averaged 18.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-7
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Louisville's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Louisville | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 548 | 466 |
| Passing Yards | 350 | 183 |
| Rushing Yards | 198 | 283 |
| First Downs | 23 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 1-7 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-60 | 7-71 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-36 | 10-10 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 27:49 | 32:11 |