Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 20–7 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 7, Virginia Tech Hokies 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	6	0	0	0	7
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	9	3	6	20

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Tony Pike (2132) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +8.92 EPA
• Tyrod Taylor (259) — 0.0 yds · -0.00 EPA/play -0.04 EPA

Rushing

• Darren Evans (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Tyrod Taylor (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA
• John Goebel (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

• Marshwan Gilyard (2132) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.79 EPA
• Dominick Goodman (2132) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Danny Coale (259) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.86 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tony Pike	2132	26	3.8%	0	1	+0.34	+8.92
Tyrod Taylor	259	23	0.0%	0	0	-0.00	-0.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CIN	VT
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	259	6	0	+4.69	Ended
Q1	2132	4	0	+0.79	Missed FG
Q1	2132	1	0	-1.11	Ended
Q1	259	3	0	-2.60	Ended
Q1	259	1	0	+0.93	Ended
Q1	2132	2	0	-1.84	Ended
Q1	2132	1	0	-0.60	Ended
Q1	259	5	0	+0.66	Ended
Q1	2132	1	0	+3.05	Pass TD
Q1	259	1	0	+2.33	Ended
Q1	2132	5	0	+0.52	Ended
Q2	259	9	0	+4.21	Field goal
Q2	259	1	0	-0.59	Ended
Q2	2132	3	0	+4.28	Ended
Q2	2132	1	0	-0.09	Ended
Q2	259	4	0	+3.58	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Tony Pike pass intercepted by Stephan Virgil at the VTech 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.6 EPA)
2. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Tony Pike pass intercepted by Orion Martin at the Cincy 10, returned for no gain to the Cincy 10. (-5.23 EPA)
3. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Tony Pike rush for no gain to the VTech 1. (-4.7 EPA)
4. Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Dustin Keys 26 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.58 EPA)
5. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Tyrod Taylor pass intercepted by Brandon Underwood at the Cincy 28, returned for no gain to the Cincy 28. (-4.34 EPA)
6. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Tony Pike pass intercepted by Cody Grimm at the VTech 45, returned for 10 yards to the Cincy 45. (-3.86 EPA)
7. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Tony Pike pass complete to Dominick Goodman for 7 yards to the VTech 4 for a 1ST down. (+3.45 EPA)
8. Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 34 yards to the Cincy 14 for a 1ST down. (+3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (20–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tony Pike (2132) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: CIN at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Cincinnati Bearcats vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Cincinnati Bearcats 7, Virginia Tech Hokies 20 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 7–20.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=290010259.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Tony Pike (2132) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Cincinnati Bearcats at Virginia Tech Hokies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.