Total Yards
Virginia Tech321
Notre Dame401
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Notre Dame at Virginia Tech
Oct 9, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
32 - 29
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech187
Notre Dame221
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech134
Notre Dame180
Turnovers
Virginia Tech2
Notre Dame2
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech31:33
Notre Dame28:27
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Game Story
Notre Dame edges Virginia Tech 32-29
Notre Dame defeated Virginia Tech 32-29 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 401-321 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 32-29. Raheem Blackshear run for 7 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 401 total yards, 180 rushing yards, and 221 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 321 total yards, including 134 on the ground and 187 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 3-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Notre Dame led 14-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Doerer 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Raheem Blackshear run for 7 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Buchner run for 3 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-10 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Parker Romo 19 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-0 over Notre Dame).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Buchner pass complete to Kyren Williams for 8 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-10 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Parker Romo 52 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 13-14 over Notre Dame).
Field Goal Good
John Parker Romo 26 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 16-14 over Notre Dame).
Stat Callouts
Final score
32-29
Notre Dame defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
401-321
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
180
Notre Dame averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
221
Notre Dame averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 321 | 401 |
| Passing Yards | 187 | 221 |
| Rushing Yards | 134 | 180 |
| First Downs | 21 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-34 | 15-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 31:33 | 28:27 |