Virginia Tech Hokies 34–38 Miami Hurricanes: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Miami Hurricanes defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 38–34 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 34, Miami Hurricanes 38.

Game summary

Miami Hurricanes edged Virginia Tech Hokies 38–34 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Cam Ward (Miami) — 436.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Bhayshul Tuten — 141.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jacolby George — 4 rec, 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: Miami (+0.172/play) vs Virginia Tech (+0.062/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	6	15	3	6	34
Miami Hurricanes	12	3	6	12	38

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 40

+3OPP 39

+3OPP 35

MIAMiami Hurricanes

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia Tech
Q1TD
BGBenji Gosnell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Kyron Drones pass to Benji Gosnell for a touchdown (25 yards)
Miami
Q1TD
JGJacolby George
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Cam Ward pass to Jacolby George for a touchdown (18 yards)
Miami
Q1TD
EAElijah Arroyo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Cam Ward pass to Elijah Arroyo for a touchdown (43 yards)
Virginia Tech
Q2TD
BTBhayshul Tuten
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Bhayshul Tuten rushes 55 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q2TD
JLJaylin Lane
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Jaylin Lane rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 40
Score
21-12
Field goal good from 57 yards
Miami
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 39
Score
21-15
Field goal good from 56 yards
Virginia Tech
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 52 yards
Miami
Q3TD
CWCam Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Cam Ward rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q4TD
AGAyden Greene
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Kyron Drones pass to Ayden Greene for a touchdown (16 yards)
Miami
Q4TD
CMCam McCormick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Cam Ward pass to Cam McCormick for a touchdown (6 yards)
Miami
Q4TD
IHIsaiah Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Cam Ward pass to Isaiah Horton for a touchdown (1 yard)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cam Ward (Miami) — 436.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +4.94 EPA
Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 187.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -1.09 EPA
Malachi Thomas (Virginia Tech) — -9.0 yds · -1.73 EPA/play -1.73 EPA

Rushing

Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech) — 141.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
Damien Martinez (Miami) — 50.0 yds -0.32 EPA
Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 56.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Jacolby George (Miami) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds +0.56 EPA
Xavier Restrepo (Miami) — 5 rec · 60.0 yds +1.03 EPA
Stephen Gosnell (Virginia Tech) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Ward	Miami	42	57.1%	436	4	+0.12	+4.94
Kyron Drones	Virginia Tech	34	52.9%	187	2	-0.03	-1.09
Malachi Thomas	Virginia Tech	1	0.0%	-9	0	-1.73	-1.73
Peter Moore	Virginia Tech	1	100.0%	-1	0	-1.90	-1.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia Tech	Miami
Plays	66	70
EPA / play	+0.062	+0.172
Total EPA	+4.09	+12.02
Success rate	43.9%	47.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.131	+0.118
Rush EPA / play	+0.293	+0.253
Yards	396	608

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Miami	3	4	-4.91	Fumble
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	31	+2.93	Pass TD
Q1	Miami	5	73	+6.36	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia Tech	2	13	-4.20	Interception
Q1	Miami	3	52	+4.07	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia Tech	12	20	-4.45	Punt
Q1	Miami	10	117	-0.96	Interception
Q2	Virginia Tech	3	64	+5.23	Rush TD
Q2	Miami	8	24	-1.59	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	5	69	+5.45	Rush TD
Q2	Miami	6	-1	-2.01	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	8	34	-0.35	Field goal
Q2	Miami	1	0	-0.29	Field goal
Q3	Virginia Tech	7	41	-0.10	Field goal
Q3	Miami	7	128	-5.25	Interception
Q3	Virginia Tech	4	6	-4.09	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass intercepted (-8.75 EPA)
Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass intercepted (-5.39 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass intercepted (-5.17 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Bhayshul Tuten rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+4.77 EPA)
Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+3.86 EPA)
Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · Fumble (-3.85 EPA)
Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Elijah Arroyo for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Benji Gosnell for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

Miami Hurricanes controlled the final (38–34) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Cam Ward (Miami) — 436.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Miami at 0.172 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 Miami Hurricanes?

Virginia Tech Hokies 34, Miami Hurricanes 38 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs Miami Hurricanes?

Miami Hurricanes won with a final score of 34–38.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Miami Hurricanes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634767.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs Miami Hurricanes in passing?

Cam Ward (Miami) led passers with 436.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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