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Virginia Tech at Liberty
Nov 19, 2022 • Completed
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC

Final Score
23 - 22

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Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Virginia Tech edges Liberty 23-22
Virginia Tech defeated Liberty 23-22 in Week 12 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 324-332 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 23-22. Jalen Holston run for 2 yds for a TD, (John Love KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 324 total yards, 176 rushing yards, and 148 passing yards. Liberty finished with 332 total yards, including 115 on the ground and 217 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 6-18 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Virginia Tech led 17-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shedro Louis 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Nick Brown Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Holston run for 2 yds for a TD, (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Liberty).
Rushing Touchdown
Johnathan Bennett run for 15 yds for a TD, (Nick Brown KICK) (Liberty led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Holston run for 5 yds for a TD, (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-7 over Liberty).
Field Goal Good
John Love 23 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 17-7 over Liberty).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Shedro Louis 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Nick Brown Kick) (Virginia Tech led 17-14 over Liberty).
Field Goal Good
Nick Brown 47 yd FG GOOD (Liberty led 17-17 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-22
Virginia Tech defeated Liberty.
Total yards
324-332
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
176
Virginia Tech averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
148
Virginia Tech averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-18
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Liberty's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Liberty | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 332 | 324 |
| Passing Yards | 217 | 148 |
| Rushing Yards | 115 | 176 |
| First Downs | 20 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 6-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-27 | 4-44 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-34 | 14-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 59 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 23:41 | 36:19 |