Virginia Tech Hokies 41–20 Tulane Green Wave: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Tulane Green Wave 41–20 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 41, Tulane Green Wave 20.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies rolled past Tulane Green Wave 41–20 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Justin Ibieta (Tulane) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.91 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kyron Drones — 197.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Yulkeith Brown — 5 rec, 63.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech (+0.209/play) vs Tulane (-0.172/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	15	6	9	12	41
Tulane Green Wave	0	3	6	3	20

Scoring Map

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

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 32

OPP EZ

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 3

TULNTulane Green Wave

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia Tech
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 35 yards
Virginia Tech
Q1TD
KDKyron Drones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Kyron Drones rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Tulane
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
15-3
Field goal good from 49 yards
Virginia Tech
Q2TD
HSHarrison Saint Germain
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-3
Kyron Drones pass to Harrison Saint Germain for a touchdown (1 yard)
Tulane
Q3TD
KHKai Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-9
Kai Horton rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
BTBhayshul Tuten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-9
Bhayshul Tuten rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
30-9
Field goal good from 35 yards
Tulane
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
30-12
Field goal good from 20 yards
Virginia Tech
Q4TD
BGBenji Gosnell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-12
Kyron Drones pass to Benji Gosnell for a touchdown (10 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q4TD
BTBhayshul Tuten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-12
Bhayshul Tuten rushes 12 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Justin Ibieta (Tulane) — 0.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -0.91 EPA
Kai Horton (Tulane) — 131.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -1.78 EPA
Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 88.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -2.48 EPA

Rushing

Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 197.0 yds · 1 TD +0.93 EPA
Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech) — 136.0 yds · 2 TD +0.33 EPA
Makhi Hughes (Tulane) — 88.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

Yulkeith Brown (Tulane) — 5 rec · 63.0 yds +0.59 EPA
Jaylin Lane (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 14.0 yds -0.01 EPA
Dontae Fleming (Tulane) — 1 rec · 21.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Ibieta	Tulane	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-0.91
Kai Horton	Tulane	21	57.1%	131	0	-0.09	-1.78
Kyron Drones	Virginia Tech	22	59.1%	88	2	-0.11	-2.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia Tech	Tulane
Plays	70	54
EPA / play	+0.209	-0.172
Total EPA	+14.66	-9.27
Success rate	55.7%	38.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.113	-0.122
Rush EPA / play	+0.357	-0.206
Yards	471	281

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tulane	3	5	-2.65	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	18	76	+0.83	Field goal
Q1	Tulane	3	7	-2.17	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	5	33	+1.47	Rush TD
Q1	Tulane	11	73	+0.06	Fumble
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	21	-0.20	Punt
Q2	Tulane	6	32	-1.62	Field goal
Q2	Virginia Tech	11	69	+4.65	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	3	-2	-6.28	Fumble
Q3	Tulane	3	17	+2.54	Rush TD
Q3	Virginia Tech	5	73	+5.91	Rush TD
Q3	Tulane	3	9	-1.40	Punt
Q3	Virginia Tech	5	58	+0.63	Field goal
Q3	Tulane	10	73	+2.98	Field goal
Q4	Virginia Tech	5	75	+5.35	Pass TD
Q4	Tulane	1	12	-4.99	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.13 EPA)
Q2 · Tulane Green Wave · Fumble (-5.76 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Fumble (-5.01 EPA)
Q4 · Tulane Green Wave · Fumble (-4.99 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones rushes for 17 yards (4th & 2) (+4.14 EPA)
Q4 · Tulane Green Wave · Kai Horton pass to Dontae Fleming for 21 yards (4th & 4) (+3.68 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones rushes for 51 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.63 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Punt (-3.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (41–20) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Justin Ibieta (Tulane) — yds.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech at 0.209 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 Tulane Green Wave?

Virginia Tech Hokies 41, Tulane Green Wave 20 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Tulane Green Wave?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 41–20.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Tulane Green Wave box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551758.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Tulane Green Wave in passing?

Justin Ibieta (Tulane) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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