ncaaf Game Recap
Hokies vs Cavaliers Final: 29-24 - Recap
The Cavaliers had no answer for Raheem Blackshear on Saturday as the Hokies rolled to a 29-24 win at David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium.
Virginia Tech was an underdog by +7.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 63.5.
Raheem Blackshear rushed for 169 yards, while Braxton Burmeister added 115 yards in the win. Tayvion Robinson and Da'Wain Lofton added 89 and 42 receiving yards respectively.
Wayne Taulapapa rushed for 23 yards for Virginia, while Mike Hollins added 16 yards. Brennan Armstrong threw for 400 yards for the Cavaliers, while receivers Billy Kemp IV and Keytaon Thompson had 102 and 91 yards respectively.
Virginia outgained Virginia Tech 474-464 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-20 by the Cavaliers.
Virginia lost the time of possession battle 31:18-28:42, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.