Virginia Tech Hokies 30–37 Kentucky Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2019

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 37–30 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 30, Kentucky Wildcats 37.

Game summary

Kentucky Wildcats beat Virginia Tech Hokies 37–30 in Week 1 of the 2019 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Lynn Bowden Jr. (96) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.03 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Lynn Bowden Jr. — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Damon Hazelton — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	9	6	9	9	30
Kentucky Wildcats	6	6	9	6	37

Scoring Map

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

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

+3

+3OPP 33

+3

UKKentucky Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

VT
Q1TD
DHDamon Hazelton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Damon Hazelton for 18 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK)
UK
Q1TD
LBLynn Bowden Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 25 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK)
VT
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-6
Brian Johnson 54 yd FG GOOD
UK
Q2TD
CRChristopher Rodriguez Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Christopher Rodriguez Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK)
VT
Q2TD
DKDalton Keene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Dalton Keene for 6 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK)
VT
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-12
Brian Johnson 40 yd FG GOOD
UK
Q3TD
LBLynn Bowden Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 61 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK)
VT
Q3TD
DMDeshawn McClease
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Deshawn McClease run for 43 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK)
UK
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
24-21
Matt Ruffolo 40 yd FG GOOD
VT
Q4TD
HHHendon Hooker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 6 yds lat. to Damon Hazelton for 3 yds lat. to James Mitchell for a loss of 2 yards lat. to Hendon Hooker for a loss of 4 yards for a TD Hendon Hooker fumbled, recovered by Kent Jordan Wright , return for 28 yds
UK
Q4TD
JAJosh Ali
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Lynn Bowden Jr. pass complete to Josh Ali for 13 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK)
VT
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
33-27
Brian Johnson 27 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Lynn Bowden Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.41 EPA
Hendon Hooker (259) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.20 EPA
Sawyer Smith (96) — 0.0 yds · -1.12 EPA/play -1.12 EPA

Rushing

Lynn Bowden Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.41 EPA
Hendon Hooker (259) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
Deshawn McClease (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

Damon Hazelton (259) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Josh Ali (96) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +2.03 EPA
Deshawn McClease (259) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Lynn Bowden Jr.	96	12	50.0%	1	+0.03	+0.41
Hendon Hooker	259	21	52.4%	3	-0.01	-0.20
Sawyer Smith	96	1	0.0%	0	-1.12	-1.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VT	UK
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	96	3	-3.04	Punt
Q1	259	1	+3.50	Pass TD
Q1	259	4	+2.33	Ended
Q1	96	1	+3.63	Rush TD
Q1	96	11	+1.24	Ended
Q1	259	0	—	Field goal
Q1	259	9	-5.57	Ended
Q2	259	3	+1.62	Ended
Q2	96	1	+1.26	Rush TD
Q2	96	7	+3.70	Ended
Q2	259	3	-2.62	Punt
Q2	96	6	-0.69	Punt
Q2	259	1	+2.82	Pass TD
Q2	259	9	+1.97	Ended
Q3	96	5	-4.43	Fumble
Q3	259	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Hendon Hooker pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 6 yds lat. to Damon Hazelton for 3 yds lat. to James Mitchell for a loss of 2 yards lat. to Hendon Hooker for a loss of 4 yards for a TD Hendon Hooker fumbled, recovered by Kent Jordan Wright , return for 28 yds (-6.92 EPA)
Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 61 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (+6.49 EPA)
Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Asim Rose run for a loss of 1 yard to the Kent 39 Asim Rose fumbled, recovered by VTech Jaylen Griffin (-5.3 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Hendon Hooker pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 12 yds to the Kent 22 for a 1ST down (+3.93 EPA)
Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Lynn Bowden Jr. run for 25 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (+3.63 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Lynn Bowden Jr. pass intercepted Brion Murray return for 23 yds to the VTech 39 (-3.62 EPA)
Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Lynn Bowden Jr. pass complete to Josh Ali for 13 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (+3.58 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Hendon Hooker pass complete to Damon Hazelton for 18 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (37–30) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Lynn Bowden Jr. (96) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: VT at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Tech Hokies vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Virginia Tech Hokies 30, Kentucky Wildcats 37 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 30–37.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401135283.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Lynn Bowden Jr. (96) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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