Total Yards
West Virginia366
Virginia Tech333
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Virginia Tech at West Virginia
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
21 - 27
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West Virginia
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Passing Yards
West Virginia193
Virginia Tech223
Rushing Yards
West Virginia173
Virginia Tech110
Turnovers
West Virginia2
Virginia Tech0
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
West Virginia27:57
Virginia Tech32:03
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
West Virginia holds off Virginia Tech 27-21
West Virginia defeated Virginia Tech 27-21 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 366-333 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 27-21. Leddie Brown run for 80 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK) came with {'seconds': 24, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving West Virginia the first major swing.
West Virginia's box score carried the story: 366 total yards, 173 rushing yards, and 193 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 333 total yards, including 110 on the ground and 223 through the air.
West Virginia converted 3-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, West Virginia led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Leddie Brown run for 80 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Leddie Brown run for 80 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK) (West Virginia led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Ford-Wheaton 29 Yd pass from Jarret Doege (Casey Legg Kick) (West Virginia led 14-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 23 yds for a TD (John Parker Romo KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-14 over West Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Jarret Doege pass complete to Sam James for 16 yds for a TD, (Casey Legg KICK) (West Virginia led 21-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Casey Legg 21 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 24-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Casey Legg 37 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 27-7 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-21
West Virginia defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
366-333
West Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
173
West Virginia averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
193
West Virginia averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
West Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 366 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 193 | 223 |
| Rushing Yards | 173 | 110 |
| First Downs | 18 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-65 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-27 | 19-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 27:57 | 32:03 |