Virginia Tech vs Marshall: Live Updates, Score, Stats, and Highlights From Today's Week Two Matchup
Virginia Tech was one of the stories of week one of the College Football Season, but not in the way they wanted. The Hokies lost to Vanderbilt as a double-digit favorite last week and all of the hype that Virginia Tech got in the offseason went out the window. They looked unprepared for the Vanderbilt offense with New Mexico State transfer quarterback Diego Pavia running the show and it was about as bad of a season opener as you could imagine.
If you are a glass half full person though, Virginia Tech has not lost an ACC game yet and they have a chance to right the ship this weekend. The Hokies welcome Marshall to Lane Stadium for the home opener and they are big favorites in this game. Can they rediscover their mojo this weekend vs the Thundering Herd?
Be sure to follow along here for live updates, stats, and highlights from today's big game in Blacksburg!
Pre-Game
Defensive lineman Wilfried Pene, running back PJ Prioleau, and offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin will be Virginia Tech's flag bearers in week two. Defensive lineman Wilfried Pene will bear the Virginia Tech flag, running back PJ Prioleau will bear the Virginia flag, and offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin will bear the American flag.
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The Hokies have now arrived at Lane Stadium.
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1st Quarter
Marshall wins the toss and defers to the second half, the Herd kick-off for a touchback, and Kyron Drones and the Virginia Tech offense will take over at the 25 yard-line.
Virginia Tech is faced with a fourth down on their first drive, Kyron Drones scrambles out to his left and throws a pass imcomplete, Marshall ball with eleven minutes to go in the quarter.
Marshall misses a field goal, Virginia Tech gets the ball back. Tied 0-0.
Virginia Tech punts the ball away as the Hokies go scoreless in their first four drives. The Hokies have 41 total yards, and have punted in three consecutive drives.
As time expires in the first quarter, Jaylin Lane takes the Herd's punt to the house on a 58 yard return. Hokies lead 7-0.
Jaylin Lane returns the Punt all the way for the Hokies TD pic.twitter.com/CNzoQgNWTD
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2nd Quarter
Kyron Drones touchdown pass is called off by a Da'Quan Felton block in the back. Hokies will replay first-and-goal on the 17 yard-line.
With 7:10 to go in the first half, Bhayshul Tuten has 77 total yards, every other Hokie has combined for 40 yards total.
Hokies attempt a 42-yard field goal on fourth and goal, and the kick is good. Virginia Tech 10-0.
Virginia Tech's kick is blocked and Marshall will take over within the 10 yard-line. First-and-goal Marshall.
Marshall running back Ethan Payne punches it in for the touchdown, Virginia Tech 10-7.
Virginia Tech leads into halftime leading 10-7.
3rd Quarter
Bhayshul Tuten walks in to the end-zone for the easy touchdown, Virginia Tech 17-7.
Marshall running back AJ Turner finds a gap for a 69-yard run to the Hokies' 20-yard line.
Christian Fitzpatrick hauls in a catch over Mose Phillips for the Herd's second touchdown. Virginia Tech 17-14.
Stephen Gosnell catches a pass deep all the way to the Marshall 15 yard-line.
Kyron Drones scrambles into the end-zone, Virginia Tech 24-14.
Interception! Mose Phillips tips the ball to Mansoor Delane and he comes away with the pick.
4th Quarter
Kyron Drones finds Da'Quan Felton for the touchdown, Hokies lead 31-14.
Christian Fitzpatrick with a big time catch as the Herd advance into Hokies' territory.
RJ SCHAFER
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