Total Yards
Virginia Tech427
Pittsburgh273
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Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech
Oct 1, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 5
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC
Final Score
21 - 38
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech228
Pittsburgh235
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech199
Pittsburgh38
Turnovers
Virginia Tech1
Pittsburgh1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature64°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
96%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech37:44
Pittsburgh22:16
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Game Story
Virginia Tech beats Pittsburgh 38-21
Virginia Tech defeated Pittsburgh 38-21 in Week 5 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 427-273 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 38-21. Kyron Drones pass complete to Da'Quan Felton for 54 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 427 total yards, 199 rushing yards, and 228 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 273 total yards, including 38 on the ground and 235 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 8-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Virginia Tech led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyron Drones pass complete to Da'Quan Felton for 54 yds for a TD (John Love KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kyron Drones pass complete to Da'Quan Felton for 54 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Phil Jurkovec pass complete to Bub Means for 75 yds for a TD (Ben Sauls KICK) (Pittsburgh led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyron Drones 2 Yd Run (John Love Kick) (Virginia Tech led 14-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Bhayshul Tuten 12 Yd pass from Kyron Drones (John Love Kick) (Virginia Tech led 21-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
C'Bo Flemister 61 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Ben Sauls Kick) (Pittsburgh led 14-28 over Virginia Tech).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Braylan Lovelace 4 Yd Fumble Return (Ben Sauls Kick) (Virginia Tech led 28-21 over Pittsburgh).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-21
Virginia Tech defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
427-273
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
199
Virginia Tech averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
228
Virginia Tech averaged 12 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 427 | 273 |
| Passing Yards | 228 | 235 |
| Rushing Yards | 199 | 38 |
| First Downs | 25 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-91 | 9-68 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-19 | 11-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 37:44 | 22:16 |