ncaaf Game Recap
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Vanderbilt Commodores Wrap - Vanderbilt Wins 34-27
Diego Pavia ran for 104 yards as Vanderbilt handled Virginia Tech by a score of 34-27 on Saturday at FirstBank Stadium.
Vanderbilt won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +13.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 49.0.
Diego Pavia rushed for 104 yards, while Sedrick Alexander added 69 yards in the win. Quincy Skinner Jr. and Eli Stowers added 72 and 46 receiving yards respectively.
Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 34 yards for Virginia Tech, while Kyron Drones added 19 yards. Kyron Drones threw for 322 yards for the Hokies, while receivers Ali Jennings and Stephen Gosnell had 91 and 72 yards respectively.
Virginia Tech outgained Vanderbilt 397-371 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-20 by the Hokies.
The time of possession battle favored Vanderbilt as their offense was on the field for 34:32, longer than the 25:28 of their opponents.
Vanderbilt heads into a Week 2 battle against Alcorn State. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marshall.