Pop Watson helps Virginia Tech become bowl eligible with 37-17 victory over rival Virginia
— Pop Watson threw for 254 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 37-17 victory over rival Virginia on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Cavaliers
17
Virginia Tech Hokies
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVA | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 17 |
| VT | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 37 |
Lane Stadium · 65,632 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 7-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs Duke Blue Devils | L 16-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ SMU Mustangs | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Syracuse Orange | W 28-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Florida State Seminoles | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:12 17-37
Bhayshul Tuten 58 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 13:12 17-30
Tony Muskett 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 3:08 11-30
John Love 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:23 11-27
Tony Muskett 2 Yd Run (Tony Muskett Pass to Tyler Neville for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 10:05 3-27
William Watson III 5 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 3-20
John Love 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:50 3-17
Jaylin Lane 66 Yd pass from William Watson III (John Love Kick)
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Field Goal 2:46 3-10
Will Bettridge 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:16 0-10
John Love 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:06 0-7
Bhayshul Tuten 6 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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VT
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:48 · End of Game
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UVA 1:48
4 plays, -3 yards, 0:58 · Downs
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VT 2:46
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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UVA 4:00
7 plays, 22 yards, 2:06 · Interception
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VT 6:12
4 plays, 77 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:12 17-37
Bhayshul Tuten 58 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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UVA 8:40
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:02 · Punt
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VT 9:42
6 plays, 0 yards, 3:29 · Punt
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UVA 13:12
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:12 17-30
Tony Muskett 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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VT 3:08
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:08 11-30
John Love 28 Yd Field Goal
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UVA 5:23
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:23 11-27
Tony Muskett 2 Yd Run (Tony Muskett Pass to Tyler Neville for Two-Point Conversion)
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VT 10:05
5 plays, 45 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:05 3-27
William Watson III 5 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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UVA 12:18
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:42 · Downs
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VT
5 plays, 32 yards, 0:54 · Field Goal
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UVA 0:54
6 plays, 27 yards, 0:56 · Interception
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VT 1:50
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 3-20
John Love 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:50 3-17
Jaylin Lane 66 Yd pass from William Watson III (John Love Kick)
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UVA 2:46
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:46 3-10
Will Bettridge 37 Yd Field Goal
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VT 5:35
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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UVA 7:39
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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VT 11:31
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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UVA 12:42
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:29 · Punt
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VT 1:16
12 plays, 44 yards, 6:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:16 0-10
John Love 44 Yd Field Goal
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UVA 8:07
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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VT 9:06
11 plays, 90 yards, 5:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:06 0-7
Bhayshul Tuten 6 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
UVA
VT
19
1st Downs
21
5-13
3rd down efficiency
6-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
274
Total Yards
456
178
Passing
254
19/36
Comp/Att
14/21
4.9
Yards per pass
12.1
96
Rushing
202
32
Rushing Attempts
40
3.0
Yards per rush
5.1
7-55
Penalties
5-61
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
28:42
Possession
31:18
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