Total Yards
Marshall380
Virginia Tech343
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Virginia Tech at Marshall
Sep 23, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 4
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
17 - 24
VTM
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Marshall
Sun Belt
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Marshall166
Virginia Tech159
Rushing Yards
Marshall214
Virginia Tech184
Turnovers
Marshall2
Virginia Tech1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature71°F
Wind4 mph NE
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Marshall32:46
Virginia Tech27:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Marshall holds off Virginia Tech 24-17
Marshall defeated Virginia Tech 24-17 in Week 4 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 380-343 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Marshall set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Kyron Drones run for 31 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Marshall's box score carried the story: 380 total yards, 214 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 343 total yards, including 184 on the ground and 159 through the air.
Marshall converted 5-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Marshall led 17-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rasheen Ali run for 56 yds for a TD (Rece Verhoff KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kyron Drones run for 31 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Marshall).
Field Goal Good
Rece Verhoff 21 yd FG GOOD (Marshall led 17-10 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Cam Fancher pass complete to DeMarcus Harris for 12 yds for a TD (Rece Verhoff KICK) (Marshall led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Love 21 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-7 over Marshall).
Rushing Touchdown
Rasheen Ali run for 56 yds for a TD (Rece Verhoff KICK) (Marshall led 14-10 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Rasheen Ali run for 1 yd for a TD (Rece Verhoff KICK) (Marshall led 24-10 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Marshall defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
380-343
Marshall held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
214
Marshall averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
166
Marshall averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Marshall's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Marshall | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 380 | 343 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 159 |
| Rushing Yards | 214 | 184 |
| First Downs | 19 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 9-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-27 | 19-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:46 | 27:14 |