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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Liberty Flames: 2022 Week 12 Recap

Hokies defeat Flames 23–22 in Week 12

Jalen Holston paced the box score as Hokies closed out a 23–22 Week 12 finish.

Virginia Tech Hokies 23 3-8 Winner
Final 23–22
Liberty Flames 22 8-3
Winner
Virginia Tech Hokies
Final score
23–22
Halftime
Virginia Tech Hokies 15–15 Liberty Flames
Top passer
Kaidon Salter
FantasyHQ MVP
Jalen Holston

Top CFB performers · Hokies

  • Grant Wells 110.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -7.8 EPA
  • Jalen Holston 99.0 yds · 3 TD +8.1 EPA
  • Keshawn King 78.0 yds +4.0 EPA

Top CFB performers · Flames

  • Kaidon Salter 99.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -1.1 EPA
  • Shedro Louis 64.0 yds -1.1 EPA
  • Kaidon Salter 34.0 yds -6.1 EPA

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Liberty Flames 23–22 in Week 12, 2022. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 23, Liberty Flames 22.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies edged Liberty Flames 23–22 in Week 12 of the 2022 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 99.0 pass yds, -0.06 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jalen Holston — 99.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Demario Douglas — 8 rec, 60.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Virginia Tech (+0.070/play) vs Liberty (-0.176/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech Hokies692623
Liberty Flames693022

Scoring Map

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

VTVirginia Tech Hokies
LIBLiberty Flames

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Virginia Tech
    Q1TD
    JHJalen Holston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Jalen Holston rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  2. Liberty
    Q1TD
    JBJohnathan Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Johnathan Bennett rushes 15 yards for a touchdown

  3. Virginia Tech
    Q2TD
    JHJalen Holston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Jalen Holston rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  4. Virginia Tech
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 6
    Score
    15-6

    Field goal good from 23 yards

  5. Liberty
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Kickoff

  6. Liberty
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 30
    Score
    15-15

    Field goal good from 47 yards

  7. Virginia Tech
    Q3Safety
    GWGrant Wells

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    17-15

    Safety

  8. Liberty
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    17-18

    Field goal good from 37 yards

  9. Virginia Tech
    Q4TD
    JHJalen Holston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    23-18

    Jalen Holston rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 99.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -1.08 EPA
  • Johnathan Bennett (Liberty) — 82.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -3.34 EPA
  • Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) — 110.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -7.76 EPA

Rushing

  • Jalen Holston (Virginia Tech) — 99.0 yds · 3 TD +0.31 EPA
  • Keshawn King (Virginia Tech) — 78.0 yds +0.36 EPA
  • Grant Wells (Virginia Tech) — 68.0 yds +0.38 EPA

Receiving

  • Demario Douglas (Liberty) — 8 rec · 60.0 yds +0.55 EPA
  • Noah Frith (Liberty) — 4 rec · 74.0 yds +1.55 EPA
  • Keshawn King (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 31.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kaidon SalterLiberty1957.9%990-0.06-1.08
Johnathan BennettLiberty1942.1%820-0.18-3.34
Grant WellsVirginia Tech2458.3%1100-0.32-7.76

Team EPA comparison

StatVirginia TechLiberty
Plays7762
EPA / play+0.070-0.176
Total EPA+5.36-10.92
Success rate35.1%40.3%
Pass EPA / play-0.323-0.116
Rush EPA / play+0.248-0.271
Yards363323

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Virginia Tech39-1.04Punt
Q1Liberty38-2.14Punt
Q1Virginia Tech878+6.02Rush TD
Q1Liberty35-2.62Punt
Q1Virginia Tech32-3.17Punt
Q1Liberty889+7.65Rush TD
Q1Virginia Tech1181+7.50Rush TD
Q2Liberty423-1.66Punt
Q2Virginia Tech959+0.02Field goal
Q2Liberty00Touchdown
Q2Virginia Tech615-1.91Punt
Q2Liberty522+0.06Punt
Q2Virginia Tech33-0.73Punt
Q2Liberty751+1.45Field goal
Q2Virginia Tech100.00Ended
Q3Liberty620-2.02Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Liberty Flames · Kickoff (+6.22 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Liberty Flames · Fumble (-6.09 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Jalen Holston rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+4.12 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Rush (2nd & 5) (-4.08 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Grant Wells rushes for 19 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.48 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Johnathan Bennett pass to Noah Frith for 27 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.47 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · John Love rushes for 11 yards (4th & 6) (+3.26 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Liberty Flames · Johnathan Bennett rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+2.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (23–22) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Kaidon Salter (Liberty) — 99.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Virginia Tech at 0.07 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 Liberty Flames?

Virginia Tech Hokies 23, Liberty Flames 22 in Week 12 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Liberty Flames?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 23–22.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Liberty Flames box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401404165.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Liberty Flames in passing?

Kaidon Salter (Liberty) led passers with 99.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Virginia Tech Hokies

Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W

Liberty Flames

Entered 8-2 Now 8-3 L