Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Louisville Cardinals: 2020 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Louisville Cardinals 42–35 in Week 9, 2020. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 42, Louisville Cardinals 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	12	6	6	12	42
Louisville Cardinals	0	12	0	18	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Malik Cunningham (97) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +19.62 EPA
• Hendon Hooker (259) — 0.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +5.50 EPA
• Braden Smith (97) — 0.0 yds · -1.44 EPA/play -1.44 EPA

Rushing

• Khalil Herbert (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.56 EPA
• Javian Hawkins (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.48 EPA
• Hendon Hooker (259) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Dez Fitzpatrick (97) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +2.34 EPA
• Tutu Atwell (97) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Javian Hawkins (97) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malik Cunningham	97	38	60.5%	0	3	+0.52	+19.62
Hendon Hooker	259	13	76.9%	0	0	+0.42	+5.50
Braden Smith	97	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.44	-1.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VT	LOU
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	259	1	0	+0.66	Rush TD
Q1	97	2	0	+1.15	Ended
Q1	259	2	0	+7.05	Ended
Q1	97	3	0	+2.05	Interception
Q1	259	10	0	-0.28	Rush TD
Q1	97	4	0	-2.55	Punt
Q1	259	4	0	+2.21	Ended
Q1	97	7	0	+0.95	Rush TD
Q2	259	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q2	97	5	0	-0.76	Pass TD
Q2	259	4	0	-0.78	Rush TD
Q2	97	5	0	+3.75	Ended
Q2	259	5	0	+1.59	Ended
Q2	97	5	0	-3.71	Ended
Q3	259	10	0	+4.02	Ended
Q3	97	2	0	-5.00	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass complete to Dez Fitzpatrick for 82 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (+8.57 EPA)
2. Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Javian Hawkins run for 90 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (+7.11 EPA)
3. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass complete to Dez Fitzpatrick for 13 yds to the Lvile 33 LOUISVILLE Penalty, Offensive holding (Ean Pfeifer) to the Lvile 23 (+6.7 EPA)
4. Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass intercepted Divine Deablo return for 5 yds to the Lvile 36 (-4.98 EPA)
5. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass complete to Javian Hawkins for 16 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (+4.75 EPA)
6. Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Khalil Herbert run for 8 yds to the Lvile 25 VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Offensive holding (Tre Turner) to the Lvile 35 (+4.72 EPA)
7. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Khalil Herbert run for 24 yds for a TD, (Hendon Hooker pass to Tre Turner for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.67 EPA)
8. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham run for 25 yds to the VTech 17 for a 1ST down (+4.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (42–35) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Malik Cunningham (97) — yds, 3 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 Louisville Cardinals?

Virginia Tech Hokies 42, Louisville Cardinals 35 in Week 9 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Louisville Cardinals?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 42–35.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Louisville Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401234627.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Louisville Cardinals in passing?

Malik Cunningham (97) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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