Virginia Tech Hokies 35–30 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2008

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 35–30 in Week 5, 2008. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 35, Nebraska Cornhuskers 30.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies edged Nebraska Cornhuskers 35–30 in Week 5 of the 2008 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Joe Ganz (158) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.61 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darren Evans — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Nate Swift — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	6	9	9	6	35
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	3	0	12	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 32

+3

+3OPP 19

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NEB
Q1TD
MMMike McNeill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Joe Ganz pass complete to Mike McNeill for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
VT
Q1TD
DEDarren Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Darren Evans rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
VT
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-6
Dustin Keys 27 yard field goal GOOD.
VT
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
12-6
Dustin Keys 38 yard field goal GOOD.
NEB
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
12-9
Alex Henery 49 yard field goal GOOD.
VT
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
15-9
Dustin Keys 19 yard field goal GOOD.
VT
Q3TD
DEDarren Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Darren Evans rush for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
VT
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
24-9
Dustin Keys 36 yard field goal GOOD.
NEB
Q4TD
TPTodd Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Joe Ganz pass complete to Todd Peterson for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
VT
Q4TD
TTTyrod Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
Tyrod Taylor rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NEB
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Justin Myer kickoff for 47 yards returned by Nate Swift for 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Joe Ganz (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +13.54 EPA
Tyrod Taylor (259) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +2.65 EPA

Rushing

Darren Evans (259) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.21 EPA
Kenny Lewis Jr. (259) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
Tyrod Taylor (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA

Receiving

Nate Swift (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
Mike McNeill (158) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.67 EPA
Todd Peterson (158) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Ganz	158	22	9.1%	0	2	+0.61	+13.54
Tyrod Taylor	259	16	0.0%	0	0	+0.17	+2.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VT	NEB
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	EPA	Result
Q1	259	6	+1.99	Ended
Q1	259	1	+0.14	Ended
Q1	158	3	+5.30	Pass TD
Q1	259	3	-1.49	Rush TD
Q1	259	3	-3.43	Ended
Q1	158	4	-3.07	Punt
Q1	259	4	-2.98	Punt
Q1	158	1	-0.28	Ended
Q1	259	1	+0.18	Ended
Q1	158	6	-1.15	Ended
Q2	259	8	+1.76	Field goal
Q2	158	3	-1.04	Punt
Q2	259	8	+0.49	Field goal
Q2	158	7	+1.85	Field goal
Q2	259	1	-2.82	Field goal
Q3	158	11	+4.64	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Team punt blocked by Team for no gain to the Neb 0 for a SAFETY. (+9.07 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz pass intercepted by Victor Harris at the Neb 20, returned for 15 yards to the Neb 5. (-6.16 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Justin Myer kickoff for 47 yards returned by Nate Swift for 88 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.13 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dan Titchener punt for 52 yards, returned by Victor Harris for 16 yards to the VTech 44. (-4.96 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Andre Smith for 40 yards to the Neb 3 for a 1ST down. (+4.59 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz pass complete to Marlon Lucky for 29 yards to the VTech 32 for a 1ST down. (+3.35 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete. (-2.82 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz pass complete to Mike McNeill for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (35–30) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Joe Ganz (158) — yds, 2 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Virginia Tech Hokies 35, Nebraska Cornhuskers 30 in Week 5 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 35–30.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282710158.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Joe Ganz (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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