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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2021 Week 6 Recap

Irish defeat Hokies 32–29 in Week 6

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (Week 6).

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 32 5-2 Winner
Final 32–29
Virginia Tech Hokies 29 2-3
Winner
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Final score
32–29
Halftime
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 12–12 Virginia Tech Hokies
Top passer
Jack Coan

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Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 32–29 in Week 6, 2021. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 32, Virginia Tech Hokies 29.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish edged Virginia Tech Hokies 32–29 in Week 6 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jack Coan (87) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Kyren Williams — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Tre Turner — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish01212932
Virginia Tech Hokies663629

Scoring Map

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

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish
VTVirginia Tech Hokies

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. VT
    Q1TD
    RBRaheem Blackshear

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Raheem Blackshear run for 7 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK)

  2. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-9

    John Parker Romo 52 yd FG GOOD

  3. ND
    Q2TD
    KWKyren Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Tyler Buchner pass complete to Kyren Williams for 8 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK)

  4. ND
    Q2TD
    TBTyler Buchner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-9

    Tyler Buchner run for 3 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK)

  5. VT
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-12

    John Parker Romo 19 yd FG GOOD

  6. ND
    Q3TD
    TBTyler Buchner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Tyler Buchner pass intercepted for a TD Jermaine Waller return for 26 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

  7. ND
    Q3TD
    KWKyren Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Kyren Williams run for 10 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK)

  8. VT
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    24-15

    John Parker Romo 26 yd FG GOOD

  9. ND
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    27-15

    Jonathan Doerer 48 yd FG GOOD

  10. ND
    Q4TD
    ADAvery Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-15

    Jack Coan pass complete to Avery Davis for 4 yds for a TD, (Jack Coan pass to Kevin Austin Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)

  11. VT
    Q4TD
    BBBraxton Burmeister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-21

    Braxton Burmeister run for 19 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Jack Coan (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +3.13 EPA
  • Braxton Burmeister (259) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -2.10 EPA
  • Connor Blumrick (259) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -2.65 EPA

Rushing

  • Kyren Williams (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
  • Tyler Buchner (87) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
  • Braxton Burmeister (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

  • Tre Turner (259) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
  • Tayvion Robinson (259) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
  • Kyren Williams (87) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jack Coan871464.3%01+0.22+3.13
Braxton Burmeister2592850.0%00-0.07-2.10
Connor Blumrick259450.0%00-0.66-2.65
Tyler Buchner871346.2%01-0.46-6.02

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q125930-0.35Ended
Q18730-2.83Punt
Q125910+2.03Rush TD
Q125960+2.96Ended
Q18770+0.42Punt
Q125930-3.32Punt
Q18730-2.73Punt
Q225940+2.96Field goal
Q28710+2.29Pass TD
Q28780+3.20Ended
Q225950-0.84Punt
Q28730-1.89Punt
Q225930-3.22Punt
Q28710+1.39Rush TD
Q28760+4.53Ended
Q225900Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, False Start (Nick Gallo) to the NDame 8 (-8.66 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner pass intercepted for a TD Jermaine Waller return for 26 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (-7.52 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Nick Gallo for a loss of 2 yards Nick Gallo fumbled, recovered by NDame Isaiah Foskey (-4.79 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Braxton Burmeister run for 19 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (+4.34 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner pass complete to Kevin Austin Jr. for 46 yds to the VTech 4 for a 1ST down (+3.41 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Braxton Burmeister pass intercepted TaRiq Bracy return for no gain to the VTech 29 (-3.32 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Raheem Blackshear for 25 yds to the NDame 41 for a 1ST down (+3.07 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Tyler Buchner pass intercepted Nasir Peoples return for 14 yds to the VTech 44 (-3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (32–29) in Week 6.
  • Passing edge: Jack Coan (87) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: ND 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 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 32, Virginia Tech Hokies 29 in Week 6 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 32–29.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282656.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Jack Coan (87) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Virginia Tech Hokies

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L