Total Yards
Vanderbilt371
Virginia Tech397
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Virginia Tech at Vanderbilt
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
27 - 34
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Vanderbilt
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt190
Virginia Tech322
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt181
Virginia Tech75
Turnovers
Vanderbilt0
Virginia Tech1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature87°F
Wind5 mph NW
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Vanderbilt34:32
Virginia Tech25:28
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Game Story
Vanderbilt holds off Virginia Tech 34-27
Vanderbilt defeated Virginia Tech 34-27 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 371-397 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 34-27. Brock Taylor 43 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 27, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 371 total yards, 181 rushing yards, and 190 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 397 total yards, including 75 on the ground and 322 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Vanderbilt led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brock Taylor 53 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Brock Taylor 43 yd FG GOOD (Vanderbilt led 3-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Quincy Skinner Jr. for 14 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 10-0 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Love 40 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 3-17 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Sedrick Alexander run for 7 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 17-0 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Brock Taylor 53 yd FG GOOD (Vanderbilt led 20-10 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Bhayshul Tuten run for 24 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 10-17 over Vanderbilt).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-27
Vanderbilt defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
371-397
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
181
Vanderbilt averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
190
Vanderbilt averaged 11.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 371 | 397 |
| Passing Yards | 190 | 322 |
| Rushing Yards | 181 | 75 |
| First Downs | 20 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-16 | 22-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 34:32 | 25:28 |