Total Yards
Virginia Tech383
Middle Tennessee349
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Middle Tennessee at Virginia Tech
Sep 11, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 2
Away
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Final Score
14 - 35
MTVT
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Virginia Tech
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech159
Middle Tennessee283
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech224
Middle Tennessee66
Turnovers
Virginia Tech0
Middle Tennessee1
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind4 mph NW
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Virginia Tech vs Middle Tennessee box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Virginia Tech28:27
Middle Tennessee31:33
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Virginia Tech pulls away from Middle Tennessee 35-14
Virginia Tech defeated Middle Tennessee 35-14 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 383-349 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 35-14. B.Burmeister pass complete to MTS 6. Catch made by T.Robinson at MTS 6. Gain of 6 yards. T.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. came with {'seconds': 19, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 383 total yards, 224 rushing yards, and 159 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 349 total yards, including 66 on the ground and 283 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 7-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Virginia Tech led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was J.Holston rushed to MTS End Zone for 29 yards. J.Holston for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
B.Burmeister pass complete to MTS 6. Catch made by T.Robinson at MTS 6. Gain of 6 yards. T.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Middle Tennessee).
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J.Romo extra point is good. (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
C.Blumrick rushed to MTS End Zone for 2 yards. C.Blumrick for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Virginia Tech led 14-0 over Middle Tennessee).
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J.Romo extra point is good. (Virginia Tech led 14-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
B.Hockman pass complete to VT 5. Catch made by C.Windham at VT 5. Gain of 5 yards. C.Windham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Middle Tennessee led 7-14 over Virginia Tech).
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Z.Rankin extra point is good. (Middle Tennessee led 7-14 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-14
Virginia Tech defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
383-349
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
224
Virginia Tech averaged 5.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
159
Virginia Tech averaged 5.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 383 | 349 |
| Passing Yards | 159 | 283 |
| Rushing Yards | 224 | 66 |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-26 | 6-52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-28 | 26-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 28:27 | 31:33 |