Pittsburgh Panthers 21–38 Virginia Tech Hokies: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 38–21 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 21, Virginia Tech Hokies 38.

Game summary

Virginia Tech Hokies rolled past Pittsburgh Panthers 38–21 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 228.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.00 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Bhayshul Tuten — 109.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Da'Quan Felton — 4 rec, 81.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech (+0.211/play) vs Pittsburgh (-0.059/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	0	6	0	21
Virginia Tech Hokies	6	12	18	3	38

Scoring Map

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

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 15

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia Tech
Q1TD
DFDa'Quan Felton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Kyron Drones pass to Da'Quan Felton for a touchdown (54 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q1TD
BMBub Means
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Phil Jurkovec pass to Bub Means for a touchdown (75 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q2TD
KDKyron Drones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Kyron Drones rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q2TD
BTBhayshul Tuten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Kyron Drones pass to Bhayshul Tuten for a touchdown (12 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
KDKyron Drones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Kyron Drones rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
CFC'Bo Flemister
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Phil Jurkovec pass to C'Bo Flemister for a touchdown (61 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
JLJaylin Lane
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Kyron Drones pass to Jaylin Lane for a touchdown (53 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
12-39
Field goal good from 32 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 228.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.00 EPA/play +19.09 EPA
Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh) — 205.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.99 EPA

Rushing

Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech) — 109.0 yds -0.14 EPA
Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 76.0 yds · 2 TD +0.25 EPA
C'Bo Flemister (Pittsburgh) — 41.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

Da'Quan Felton (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 81.0 yds +2.04 EPA
Konata Mumpfield (Pittsburgh) — 4 rec · 57.0 yds +1.24 EPA
Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 37.0 yds +1.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyron Drones	Virginia Tech	19	63.2%	228	3	+1.00	+19.09
Phil Jurkovec	Pittsburgh	25	40.0%	205	2	+0.16	+3.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Pittsburgh	Virginia Tech
Plays	45	73
EPA / play	-0.059	+0.211
Total EPA	-2.66	+15.37
Success rate	28.9%	45.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.160	+1.005
Rush EPA / play	-0.333	-0.069
Yards	277	454

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	6	-2.43	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	5	65	+5.21	Pass TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	1	75	+6.49	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	6	-2.45	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	1	-3.35	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	7	32	-0.02	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	4	29	-0.37	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	11	55	+4.17	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	3	-2.39	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	7	40	+0.41	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	8	37	-0.43	Missed FG
Q2	Virginia Tech	9	57	+5.16	Pass TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	4	29	+0.51	Ended
Q3	Virginia Tech	3	9	-1.94	Punt
Q3	Pittsburgh	2	-10	-1.50	Ended
Q3	Virginia Tech	3	10	+1.99	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.99 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec pass to Bub Means for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.49 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec pass to C'Bo Flemister for a touchdown (61 yards) (+5.57 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Da'Quan Felton for a touchdown (54 yards) (+5.22 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Jaylin Lane for a touchdown (53 yards) (+4.52 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Bhayshul Tuten for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.43 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Dae'Quan Wright for 30 yards (3rd & 19) (+3.16 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (38–21) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 228.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech at 0.211 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 Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Pittsburgh Panthers 21, Virginia Tech Hokies 38 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 21–38.

Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Tech Hokies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525516.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) led passers with 228.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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