Virginia Tech Hokies 11–24 South Carolina Gamecocks: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 24–11 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 11, South Carolina Gamecocks 24.

Game summary

South Carolina Gamecocks beat Virginia Tech Hokies 24–11 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 173.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marcellous Hawkins — 58.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Ayden Greene — 5 rec, 73.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Carolina (-0.010/play) vs Virginia Tech (-0.148/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	6	0	9	11
South Carolina Gamecocks	8	3	0	6	24

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 12

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 39

OPP EZ

+3OPP 22

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Carolina
Q1TD
LSLaNorris Sellers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
LaNorris Sellers rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
South Carolina
Q1Safety
LSLaNorris Sellers
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
0-8
Safety
Virginia Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
3-8
Field goal good from 29 yards
South Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
3-11
Field goal good from 27 yards
Virginia Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 39
Score
6-11
Field goal good from 56 yards
Virginia Tech
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-11
Punt return touchdown
Virginia Tech
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
15-11
Field goal good from 39 yards
South Carolina
Q4TD
NHNyck Harbor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-17
LaNorris Sellers pass to Nyck Harbor for a touchdown (64 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 173.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.82 EPA
Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 248.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -10.59 EPA

Rushing

Marcellous Hawkins (Virginia Tech) — 58.0 yds +0.09 EPA
Oscar Adaway III (South Carolina) — 60.0 yds -0.32 EPA
Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech) — 37.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Receiving

Ayden Greene (Virginia Tech) — 5 rec · 73.0 yds +1.09 EPA
Donavon Greene (Virginia Tech) — 3 rec · 105.0 yds +1.69 EPA
Brady Hunt (South Carolina) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
LaNorris Sellers	South Carolina	23	52.2%	173	1	+0.04	+0.82
Kyron Drones	Virginia Tech	37	40.5%	248	0	-0.29	-10.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia Tech	South Carolina
Plays	72	56
EPA / play	-0.148	-0.010
Total EPA	-10.65	-0.57
Success rate	36.1%	35.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.286	+0.035
Rush EPA / play	-0.002	-0.042
Yards	373	317

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Carolina	7	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	7	-1.79	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	6	19	-1.42	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	7	72	+1.33	Interception
Q1	South Carolina	2	-2	-1.46	Safety
Q1	Virginia Tech	3	1	-2.36	Ended
Q1	South Carolina	1	1	-1.38	Ended
Q1	South Carolina	2	3	-1.80	Punt
Q1	Virginia Tech	7	54	-0.98	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina	3	9	-1.83	Punt
Q2	Virginia Tech	6	20	-0.86	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	12	70	+0.96	Field goal
Q2	Virginia Tech	18	64	-1.42	Punt
Q3	South Carolina	6	39	+0.05	Punt
Q3	Virginia Tech	9	48	+0.66	Punt
Q3	South Carolina	4	6	-3.01	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers pass to Nyck Harbor for a touchdown (64 yards) (+4.85 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Punt return touchdown (-4.67 EPA)
Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+3.37 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Donavon Greene for 48 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.32 EPA)
Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · LaNorris Sellers rushes for 13 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.2 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass intercepted (-2.42 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Donavon Greene for 25 yards (3rd & 1) (+2.42 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Kyron Drones pass to Donavon Greene for 32 yards (1st & 10) (+2.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (24–11) in Week 1.
Passing edge: LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) — 173.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: South Carolina at -0.01 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Virginia Tech Hokies 11, South Carolina Gamecocks 24 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 11–24.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752680.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) led passers with 173.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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