Peoples, Jackson sharp as No. 12 Hokies beat Tribe 62-17
Steven Peoples had two first-half touchdown runs and No. 12 Virginia Tech made quick work of William & Mary in a 62-17 victory Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
William & Mary Tribe
17
Virginia Tech Hokies
62
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W&M | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| VT | 17 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 62 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Lafayette Leopards | L 14-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Colgate Raiders | L 0-37 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Georgetown Hoyas | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ North Carolina Central Eagles | W 17-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Holy Cross Crusaders | L 14-41 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:10 17-62
Hendon Hooker 69 Yd Run (Jordan Stout Kick)
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Field Goal 7:38 17-55
Kris Hooper 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:28 14-55
Ryan Willis 7 Yd Run (Jordan Stout Kick)
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Field Goal 4:51 14-48
Brian Johnson 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:23 14-45
DeVonte Dedmon 59 Yd pass from Shon Mitchell (Kris Hooper Kick)
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Touchdown 9:50 7-45
Terius Wheatley 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:39 7-38
Deshawn McClease 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:19 7-31
Steven Peoples 4 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:15 7-24
Nate Evans 4 Yd Run (Kris Hooper Kick)
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Touchdown 11:04 0-24
Josh Jackson 8 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:15 0-17
Damon Hazelton 39 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Field Goal 6:54 0-10
Brian Johnson 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:47 0-7
Steven Peoples 6 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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VT
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:18 · End of Game
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W&M 2:18
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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VT 6:10
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:10 17-62
Hendon Hooker 69 Yd Run (Jordan Stout Kick)
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W&M 7:38
17 plays, 57 yards, 9:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:38 17-55
Kris Hooper 35 Yd Field Goal
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VT 2:28
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:28 14-55
Ryan Willis 7 Yd Run (Jordan Stout Kick)
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W&M 3:49
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:02 · Downs
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VT 4:51
9 plays, 21 yards, 3:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:51 14-48
Brian Johnson 45 Yd Field Goal
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W&M 8:23
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:23 14-45
DeVonte Dedmon 59 Yd pass from Shon Mitchell (Kris Hooper Kick)
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VT 9:50
7 plays, 51 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:50 7-45
Terius Wheatley 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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W&M 12:28
8 plays, 26 yards, 2:32 · Fumble
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W&M
2 plays, -7 yards, 0:39 · End of Half
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VT 0:39
6 plays, 59 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:39 7-38
Deshawn McClease 1 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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W&M 2:51
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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VT 4:19
11 plays, 81 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:19 7-31
Steven Peoples 4 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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W&M 10:15
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:15 7-24
Nate Evans 4 Yd Run (Kris Hooper Kick)
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VT 11:04
7 plays, 64 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:04 0-24
Josh Jackson 8 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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W&M
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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VT 2:15
6 plays, 66 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:15 0-17
Damon Hazelton 39 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Brian Johnson Kick)
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W&M 5:04
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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VT 6:54
9 plays, 76 yards, 2:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:54 0-10
Brian Johnson 31 Yd Field Goal
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W&M 9:38
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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VT 11:47
2 plays, 27 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:47 0-7
Steven Peoples 6 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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W&M 12:28
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:21 · Fumble
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VT 13:49
3 plays, 38 yards, 1:11 · Fumble
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
W&M
VT
12
1st Downs
32
5-14
3rd down efficiency
9-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
266
Total Yards
586
232
Passing
281
18/30
Comp/Att
16/23
7.7
Yards per pass
12.2
34
Rushing
305
29
Rushing Attempts
46
1.2
Yards per rush
6.6
4-22
Penalties
2-20
2
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:14
Possession
30:46
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