Total Yards
Virginia Tech338
Marshall278
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Marshall at Virginia Tech
Sep 7, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
Marshall
Sun Belt
Final Score
14 - 31
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech130
Marshall131
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech208
Marshall147
Turnovers
Virginia Tech0
Marshall1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature70°F
Wind11 mph NW
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech36:25
Marshall23:35
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Game Story
Virginia Tech beats Marshall 31-14
Virginia Tech defeated Marshall 31-14 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 338-278 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 31-14. Jaylin Lane 58 Yd Punt Return (John Love Kick) came with {'seconds': 0, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Marshall the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 338 total yards, 208 rushing yards, and 130 passing yards. Marshall finished with 278 total yards, including 147 on the ground and 131 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 5-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Virginia Tech led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was John Love 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Punt Return Touchdown
Jaylin Lane 58 Yd Punt Return (John Love Kick) (Marshall led 0-7 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Love 42 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-0 over Marshall).
Rushing Touchdown
Ethan Payne run for 2 yds for a TD (Rece Verhoff KICK) (Marshall led 7-10 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Bhayshul Tuten run for 1 yd for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-7 over Marshall).
Passing Touchdown
Stone Earle pass complete to Christian Fitzpatrick for 18 yds for a TD (Rece Verhoff KICK) (Marshall led 14-17 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyron Drones run for 3 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-14 over Marshall).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-14
Virginia Tech defeated Marshall.
Total yards
338-278
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
208
Virginia Tech averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
130
Virginia Tech averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-16
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Marshall's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Marshall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 338 | 278 |
| Passing Yards | 130 | 131 |
| Rushing Yards | 208 | 147 |
| First Downs | 20 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-58 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-21 | 13-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 36:25 | 23:35 |