Virginia Tech Hokies vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 27–22 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 22, East Carolina Pirates 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	6	0	12	22
East Carolina Pirates	0	12	6	6	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Patrick Pinkney (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +7.66 EPA
• T.J. Lee (151) — 0.0 yds · +1.36 EPA/play +1.36 EPA
• Sean Glennon (259) — 0.0 yds · -0.00 EPA/play -0.00 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon Simmons (151) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Darren Evans (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.50 EPA
• Patrick Pinkney (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Davon Drew (151) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Jamar Bryant (151) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Dwayne Harris (151) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Patrick Pinkney	151	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.35	+7.66
T.J. Lee	151	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.36	+1.36
Sean Glennon	259	22	0.0%	0	0	-0.00	-0.00
Rob Kass	151	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.73	-1.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VT	ECU
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	151	9	0	+0.88	Ended
Q1	259	11	0	-2.18	Ended
Q1	151	3	0	-2.29	Punt
Q1	259	9	0	-1.91	Interception
Q2	151	1	0	+1.42	Rush TD
Q2	151	2	0	-2.72	Ended
Q2	259	2	0	-1.53	Ended
Q2	151	8	0	+4.42	Missed FG
Q2	151	1	0	-0.35	Ended
Q2	259	4	0	+1.92	Rush TD
Q2	259	2	0	-1.30	Ended
Q2	151	1	0	-7.90	Touchdown
Q2	259	3	0	-2.97	Punt
Q2	151	1	0	-0.93	Punt
Q3	259	2	0	+2.45	Ended
Q3	151	9	0	-3.15	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Patrick Pinkney rush, fumbled, recovered by VTech Stephan Virgil at the ECaro 28, Stephan Virgil for 28 yards, to the ECaro 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-7.9 EPA)
2. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Team punt blocked by T.J. Lee, T.J. Lee for 30 yards, to the VTech 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.6 EPA)
3. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Sean Glennon pass intercepted by Nick Johnson at the VTech 20, returned for 19 yards to the VTech 1. (-5.98 EPA)
4. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Tim Pisano kickoff for 43 yards returned by Dalvon Mack for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by VTech Jacob Sykes at the ECaro 25. (-4.86 EPA)
5. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Dustin Keys 44 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.06 EPA)
6. Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Darren Evans rush for no gain to the ECaro 5. (-3.9 EPA)
7. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Sean Glennon pass complete to Dyrell Roberts for 62 yards to the ECaro 6 for a 1ST down. (+3.67 EPA)
8. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Ben Ryan 39 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (27–22) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Patrick Pinkney (151) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: VT 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 Virginia Tech Hokies vs East Carolina Pirates?

Virginia Tech Hokies 22, East Carolina Pirates 27 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 22–27.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430151.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Patrick Pinkney (151) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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