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Liberty Flames vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Hokies defeat Flames 36–13 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Liberty Flames vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (Week 1).

Liberty Flames 13 0-1
Final 13–36
Virginia Tech Hokies 36 2-0 Winner
Winner
Virginia Tech Hokies
Final score
13–36
Halftime
Liberty Flames 6–21 Virginia Tech Hokies
Top passer
Jerod Evans

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Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Liberty Flames 36–13 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Liberty Flames 13, Virginia Tech Hokies 36.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies rolled past Liberty Flames 36–13 in Week 1 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jerod Evans (259) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Travon McMillian — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Isaiah Ford — 11 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Liberty Flames600013
Virginia Tech Hokies6158336

Scoring Map

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

LIBLiberty Flames
VTVirginia Tech Hokies

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LIB
    Q1TD
    TMTodd Macon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Todd Macon run for 2 yds for a TD, (Alex Probert PAT MISSED)

  2. VT
    Q1TD
    CPCam Phillips

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Jerod Evans pass complete to Cam Phillips for 23 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)

  3. VT
    Q2TD
    BHBucky Hodges

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Jerod Evans pass complete to Bucky Hodges for 18 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)

  4. VT
    Q2TD
    IFIsaiah Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Jerod Evans pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 5 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)

  5. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-21

    Joey Slye 34 yd FG GOOD

  6. VT
    Q3TD
    BHBucky Hodges

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-27

    Bucky Hodges 20 Yd pass from Jerod Evans (Joey Slye Kick)

  7. VT
    Q3Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    6-29

    Team Safety

  8. VT
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-32

    Joey Slye 34 Yd Field Goal

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Jerod Evans (259) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.27 EPA
  • Brenden Motley (259) — 0.0 yds · -0.19 EPA/play -1.51 EPA
  • Stephen Calvert (2335) — 0.0 yds · -1.90 EPA/play -3.80 EPA

Rushing

  • Travon McMillian (259) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
  • Todd Macon (2335) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.35 EPA
  • Carrington Mosley (2335) — 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Receiving

  • Isaiah Ford (259) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
  • Cam Phillips (259) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
  • B.J. Farrow (2335) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jerod Evans2593063.3%04+0.21+6.27
Brenden Motley259862.5%00-0.19-1.51
Stephen Calvert233520.0%00-1.90-3.80
Stephon Masha23352240.9%00-0.89-19.57

Team EPA comparison

StatLIBVT
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q125970+2.56Ended
Q1233510-0.32Rush TD
Q1233520-0.74Ended
Q125920-6.26Fumble
Q1233530-2.60Punt
Q125930-2.53Punt
Q12335110-5.88Ended
Q125910+2.67Pass TD
Q125910-0.84Missed FG
Q1233520-6.37Fumble
Q125940-1.06Ended
Q1233550-2.02Punt
Q225980+5.64Pass TD
Q2233510-1.06Punt
Q225910+2.76Pass TD
Q2233520-1.03Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Trey Turner punt for 33 yds , Curtis Williams returns for no gain to the VTech 34 Curtis Williams fumbled, recovered by Liber Marquis Fitzgerald (+6.14 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Liberty Flames · TEAM run for a loss of 14 yards to the Liber 24 TEAM fumbled, recovered by VTech Tremaine Edmunds (-5.89 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Jerod Evans sacked by Juwan Wells for a loss of 11 yards to the VTech 10 Jerod Evans fumbled, recovered by Liber Tolen Avery , return for 0 yards (-5.67 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Jerod Evans run for 37 yds to the Liber 6 for a 1ST down (+4.26 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Stephon Masha pass intercepted Terrell Edmunds return for 15 yds to the Liber 49 (-4.21 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Jerod Evans pass complete to Bucky Hodges for 18 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (+4.1 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Jerod Evans run for 10 yds to the Liber 10 Jerod Evans fumbled, recovered by Liber Erwin Dessources (-3.99 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Team Safety (-3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (36–13) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Jerod Evans (259) — yds, 4 TD.
  • EPA edge: LIB 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 Liberty Flames vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Liberty Flames 13, Virginia Tech Hokies 36 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Liberty Flames vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 13–36.

Where can I find the Liberty Flames vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869428.

Who led Liberty Flames vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Jerod Evans (259) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Liberty Flames

Now 0-1 L

Virginia Tech Hokies

Now 2-0 W