Total Yards
Virginia Tech248
Vanderbilt490
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Vanderbilt at Virginia Tech
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 2
Away
Vanderbilt
SEC
Final Score
44 - 20
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech134
Vanderbilt228
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech114
Vanderbilt262
Turnovers
Virginia Tech1
Vanderbilt2
Game Conditions
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Excitement
5.01
Postgame Win Probability
Virginia Tech: 2.6%
Vanderbilt: 97.4%
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech27:48
Vanderbilt32:12
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Game Story
Vanderbilt pulls away from Virginia Tech 44-20
Vanderbilt defeated Virginia Tech 44-20 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 490-248 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 44-20. John Love 28 yd FG GOOD came with 7:11 left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 490 total yards, 262 rushing yards, and 228 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 248 total yards, including 114 on the ground and 134 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 5-7 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Vanderbilt led 10-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Diego Pavia pass complete to Brycen Coleman for 54 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
John Love 28 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 3-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Kyron Drones pass complete to Ja'Ricous Hairston for 2 yds for a TD Vanderbilt Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Junior Sherrill) declined (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 10-0 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Brock Taylor 29 yd FG GOOD (Vanderbilt led 10-17 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Diego Pavia pass complete to Brycen Coleman for 54 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-10 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyron Drones run for 1 yd for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-7 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
John Love 27 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 20-10 over Vanderbilt).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-20
Vanderbilt defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
490-248
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
262
Vanderbilt averaged 7.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
228
Vanderbilt averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-7
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Virginia Tech's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 248 | 490 |
| Passing Yards | 134 | 228 |
| Rushing Yards | 114 | 262 |
| First Downs | 16 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 5-7 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 11-77 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-29 | 14-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 27:48 | 32:12 |