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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2016 Week 9 Recap

Hokies defeat Panthers 39–36 in Week 9

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (Week 9).

Virginia Tech Hokies 39 7-2 Winner
Final 39–36
Pittsburgh Panthers 36 5-4
Winner
Virginia Tech Hokies
Final score
39–36
Halftime
Virginia Tech Hokies 15–12 Pittsburgh Panthers
Top passer
Jerod Evans

Top CFB performers · Hokies

Top CFB performers · Panthers

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 39–36 in Week 9, 2016. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 39, Pittsburgh Panthers 36.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies edged Pittsburgh Panthers 39–36 in Week 9 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jerod Evans (259) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: James Conner — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Isaiah Ford — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech Hokies6912639
Pittsburgh Panthers01261236

Scoring Map

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

VTVirginia Tech Hokies
PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. VT
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Joey Slye 21 yd FG GOOD

  2. VT
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-0

    Joey Slye 31 yd FG GOOD

  3. PITT
    Q2TD
    JCJames Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    James Conner run for 1 yd for a TD (Chris Blewitt KICK)

  4. VT
    Q2TD
    CCChris Cunningham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Jerod Evans pass complete to Chris Cunningham for 11 yds for a TD (Joey Slye KICK)

  5. PITT
    Q2TD
    JCJames Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    James Conner run for 6 yds for a TD (Chris Blewitt KICK)

  6. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-12

    Joey Slye 22 yd FG GOOD

  7. VT
    Q3TD
    MWMarshawn Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-12

    Marshawn Williams run for 2 yds for a TD (Joey Slye KICK)

  8. VT
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    24-12

    Joey Slye 37 yd FG GOOD

  9. VT
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    27-12

    Joey Slye 26 yd FG GOOD

  10. PITT
    Q3TD
    JCJames Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-18

    James Conner run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK)

  11. PITT
    Q4TD
    JWJester Weah

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-24

    Nathan Peterman pass complete to Jester Weah for 7 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK)

  12. VT
    Q4TD
    IFIsaiah Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-24

    Jerod Evans pass complete to Isaiah Ford for 16 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK)

  13. PITT
    Q4TD
    BOBrian O'Neill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-30

    Brian O'Neill run for 5 yds for a TD, (Nathan Peterman pass to James Conner for Two-Point Conversion)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Jerod Evans (259) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +18.10 EPA
  • Nathan Peterman (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +6.15 EPA
  • Tre Tipton (221) — 0.0 yds · +0.92 EPA/play +0.92 EPA

Rushing

  • James Conner (221) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.41 EPA
  • Marshawn Williams (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
  • Jerod Evans (259) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

  • Isaiah Ford (259) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
  • Cam Phillips (259) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
  • Bucky Hodges (259) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jerod Evans2593764.9%02+0.49+18.10
Nathan Peterman2212259.1%01+0.28+6.15
Tre Tipton2211100.0%00+0.92+0.92
Brenden Motley25930.0%00-0.69-2.08

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q125940-1.18Ended
Q122130-2.22Punt
Q125930-3.48Punt
Q122130-3.54Interception
Q125900Field goal
Q125960-1.90Ended
Q125980+3.88Field goal
Q225910-0.08Ended
Q222110+1.41Rush TD
Q222140+2.13Ended
Q225910+2.44Pass TD
Q225960+1.68Ended
Q222110+1.63Rush TD
Q222170+5.14Ended
Q225940-2.08Punt
Q222150-0.89Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Joey Slye kickoff for 56 yds , Quadree Henderson return for 10 yds to the Pitt 19 Quadree Henderson fumbled, forced by Divine Deablo, recovered by VTech Jovonn Quillen (-5.44 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Nathan Peterman pass complete to Scott Orndoff for 71 yds to the VTech 10 for a 1ST down (+3.97 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · James Conner run for 37 yds to the VTech 5 for a 1ST down (+3.42 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · James Conner run for 40 yds to the VTech 35 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Nathan Peterman pass intercepted Mook Reynolds return for 1 yd to the Pitt 30 (-2.96 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Peterman, Nathan pass incomplete to Weah, Jester, PENALTY VATECH pass interference (Stroman, Greg) 10 yards to the VATECH2, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN PITTSBURGH. (+2.92 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Jerod Evans pass complete to Bucky Hodges for 31 yds to the Pitt 44 for a 1ST down (+2.75 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Jerod Evans pass complete to Cam Phillips for 35 yds to the Pitt 2 for a 1ST down (+2.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (39–36) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Jerod Evans (259) — 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 Pittsburgh Panthers?

Virginia Tech Hokies 39, Pittsburgh Panthers 36 in Week 9 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 39–36.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869471.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Jerod Evans (259) 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 Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Virginia Tech Hokies

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

Pittsburgh Panthers

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L