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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Hokies defeat Pirates 64–17 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Virginia Tech Hokies vs. East Carolina Pirates (Week 3).

Virginia Tech Hokies 64 3-1 Winner
Final 64–17
East Carolina Pirates 17 0-3
Winner
Virginia Tech Hokies
Final score
64–17
Halftime
Virginia Tech Hokies 21–15 East Carolina Pirates
Top passer
Josh Jackson

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Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated East Carolina Pirates 64–17 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 64, East Carolina Pirates 17.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies dominated East Carolina Pirates 64–17 in Week 3 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 14 plays.
  • Passing leader: Josh Jackson (259) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.78 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Deshawn McClease — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Cam Phillips — 14 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech Hokies61530664
East Carolina Pirates1500017

Scoring Map

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

VTVirginia Tech Hokies
ECUEast Carolina Pirates

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ECU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Jake Verity 35 Yd Field Goal

  2. ECU
    Q1TD
    TBTrevon Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Trevon Brown 76 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)

  3. VT
    Q1TD
    SPSteven Peoples

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Steven Peoples 1 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick)

  4. ECU
    Q1TD
    DGDavon Grayson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-15

    Davon Grayson 9 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick)

  5. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-15

    Joey Slye 37 Yd Field Goal

  6. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-15

    Joey Slye 34 Yd Field Goal

  7. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-15

    Joey Slye 25 Yd Field Goal

  8. VT
    Q2TD
    CPCam Phillips

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Cam Phillips 10 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)

  9. VT
    Q3TD
    JHJalen Holston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-15

    Jalen Holston 1 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick)

  10. VT
    Q3TD
    SSSean Savoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-15

    Sean Savoy 9 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)

  11. VT
    Q3TD
    CPCam Phillips

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    39-15

    Cam Phillips 45 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)

  12. VT
    Q3TD
    TMTravon McMillian

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    45-15

    Travon McMillian 70 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick)

  13. VT
    Q3TD
    CPCam Phillips

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    51-15

    Cam Phillips 31 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

  14. VT
    Q4TD
    CFColeman Fox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    57-15

    Coleman Fox 5 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Josh Jackson (259) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.78 EPA/play +24.27 EPA
  • AJ Bush (259) — 0.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.03 EPA
  • Gardner Minshew (151) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -5.35 EPA

Rushing

  • Deshawn McClease (259) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
  • Tyshon Dye (151) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
  • Travon McMillian (259) — 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Receiving

  • Cam Phillips (259) — 14 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
  • Sean Savoy (259) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
  • Trevon Brown (151) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Josh Jackson2593177.4%05+0.78+24.27
AJ Bush259250.0%00-0.01-0.03
Gardner Minshew1512737.0%02-0.20-5.35

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q125980+3.74Ended
Q115100Field goal
Q115190+0.98Ended
Q125940-0.64Punt
Q115110+5.76Pass TD
Q115110-2.26Ended
Q125910+1.09Rush TD
Q1259110+6.06Ended
Q115110+2.11Pass TD
Q115160+2.94Ended
Q215130-2.39Ended
Q225900Field goal
Q225920-0.29Ended
Q215120-3.94Interception
Q2259120-1.38Field goal
Q215130-2.97Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Trevon Brown 76 Yd pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Verity Kick) (+5.76 EPA)
  2. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Austin Barnes punt for 43 yds , Greg Stroman returns for 2 yds to the VTech 21 VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Illegal Block (10 Yards) to the VTech 30 (+4.47 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Travon McMillian 70 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick) (+3.9 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Josh Jackson pass complete to James Clark for 34 yds to the ECaro 45 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
  5. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Hussein Howe for 7 yds Hussein Howe fumbled, forced by Terrell Edmunds, recovered by VTech Andrew Motuapuaka (-3.65 EPA)
  6. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Darius Pinnix run for a loss of 1 yard to the ECaro 34 Darius Pinnix fumbled, forced by Khalil Ladler, recovered by VTech Jarrod Hewitt (-3.27 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Cam Phillips 10 Yd pass from Josh Jackson (Joey Slye Kick) (+3.24 EPA)
  8. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Stephen Baggett for 41 yds to the VTech 18 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (64–17) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Josh Jackson (259) — yds, 5 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 64, East Carolina Pirates 17 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs East Carolina Pirates?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 64–17.

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=400937468.

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

Josh Jackson (259) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 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.

Season records after this game

Virginia Tech Hokies

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

East Carolina Pirates

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L