Virginia Tech Hokies 27–34 Vanderbilt Commodores: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 34–27 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 27, Vanderbilt Commodores 34.

Game summary

Vanderbilt Commodores beat Virginia Tech Hokies 34–27 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 361.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Diego Pavia — 116.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Benji Gosnell — 4 rec, 76.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech (+0.227/play) vs Vanderbilt (+0.128/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	3	9	12	0	27
Vanderbilt Commodores	3	12	3	6	6	34

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 26

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 36

+3OPP 21

VANVanderbilt Commodores

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Vanderbilt
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 43 yards
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
QSQuincy Skinner Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Diego Pavia pass to Quincy Skinner Jr. for a touchdown (14 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q2TD
SASedrick Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Sedrick Alexander rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
3-15
Field goal good from 40 yards
Virginia Tech
Q3TD
BTBhayshul Tuten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Bhayshul Tuten rushes 24 yards for a touchdown
Vanderbilt
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 53 yards
Virginia Tech
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 38 yards
Virginia Tech
Q4TD
BTBhayshul Tuten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Kyron Drones pass to Bhayshul Tuten for a touchdown (11 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q4TD
AJAli Jennings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Kyron Drones pass to Ali Jennings for a touchdown (62 yards)
Vanderbilt
Q4TD
SASedrick Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Diego Pavia pass to Sedrick Alexander for a touchdown (8 yards)
Vanderbilt
OTTD
DPDiego Pavia
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Diego Pavia rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 361.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +15.06 EPA
Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 174.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +13.06 EPA
Collin Schlee (Virginia Tech) — -5.0 yds

Rushing

Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 116.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA
Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 40.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

Benji Gosnell (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 76.0 yds +0.83 EPA
Quincy Skinner Jr. (Vanderbilt) — 4 rec · 72.0 yds +1.21 EPA
Jaylin Lane (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 62.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyron Drones	Virginia Tech	36	61.1%	361	2	+0.42	+15.06
Diego Pavia	Vanderbilt	18	66.7%	174	2	+0.82	+13.06
Collin Schlee	Virginia Tech	2	0.0%	-5	0	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia Tech	Vanderbilt
Plays	64	64
EPA / play	+0.227	+0.128
Total EPA	+13.37	+7.68
Success rate	42.2%	46.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.418	+0.816
Rush EPA / play	-0.074	-0.122
Yards	457	360

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Vanderbilt	10	50	-0.48	Field goal
Q1	Virginia Tech	8	40	-5.34	Interception
Q1	Vanderbilt	7	27	+2.52	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	26	-1.32	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	11	80	+5.61	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia Tech	12	64	+1.69	Field goal
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	-2	-0.77	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	8	84	+7.55	Rush TD
Q3	Vanderbilt	8	44	+0.13	Field goal
Q3	Virginia Tech	3	7	-2.17	Punt
Q3	Vanderbilt	3	-3	-3.44	Punt
Q3	Virginia Tech	6	50	+0.24	Field goal
Q3	Vanderbilt	3	8	-1.74	Punt
Q4	Virginia Tech	7	76	+6.24	Pass TD
Q4	Vanderbilt	5	44	-0.18	Punt
Q4	Virginia Tech	6	97	+7.32	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass intercepted (-7.5 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Ali Jennings for a touchdown (62 yards) (+6.58 EPA)
Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Quincy Skinner Jr. for 31 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.28 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Jaylin Lane for 26 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.01 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Bhayshul Tuten rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+3.73 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Benji Gosnell for 32 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.52 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Bhayshul Tuten for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.48 EPA)
Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Quincy Skinner Jr. for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (34–27) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 361.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Virginia Tech at 0.227 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 Vanderbilt Commodores?

Virginia Tech Hokies 27, Vanderbilt Commodores 34 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 27–34.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628333.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) led passers with 361.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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