Total Yards
Virginia Tech286
Purdue427
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Purdue at Virginia Tech
Sep 9, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 2
Away
Purdue
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 17
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech275
Purdue248
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech11
Purdue179
Turnovers
Virginia Tech2
Purdue0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature73°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech21:59
Purdue38:01
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Game Story
Purdue holds off Virginia Tech 24-17
Purdue defeated Virginia Tech 24-17 in Week 2 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 427-286 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Purdue set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Devin Mockobee run for 15 yds for a TD (Ben Freehill KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Purdue the first major swing.
Purdue's box score carried the story: 427 total yards, 179 rushing yards, and 248 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 286 total yards, including 11 on the ground and 275 through the air.
Purdue converted 7-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Purdue led 17-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ben Freehill 43 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Devin Mockobee run for 15 yds for a TD (Ben Freehill KICK) (Purdue led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Grant Wells pass complete to Bhayshul Tuten for 30 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-17 over Purdue).
Field Goal Good
John Love 41 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-17 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyrone Tracy Jr. run for 21 yds for a TD (Ben Freehill KICK) (Purdue led 17-0 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Ben Freehill 43 yd FG GOOD (Purdue led 10-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Grant Wells pass complete to Jaylin Lane for 2 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-17 over Purdue).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Purdue defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
427-286
Purdue held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
179
Purdue averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
248
Purdue averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-17
Purdue's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 286 | 427 |
| Passing Yards | 275 | 248 |
| Rushing Yards | 11 | 179 |
| First Downs | 19 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-12 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 7-48 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-40 | 23-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 21:59 | 38:01 |