#17 Virginia Tech – 14
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech defeated Tennessee in one of
the most bizarre and memorable finishes in TNS history. Trailing by 1 with less
than a minute remaining, Tennessee found itself deep in Hokie territory after a Tauren Poole run. Facing 1st and goal from inside the 5, Blue inexplicably
called for Tyler Bray to take a knee rather than stopping the clock or bringing
on the field goal unit to attempt a game-winning kick.
“I was thinking about wasting time because [Red] had all his timeouts and I expected he would use them since there was enough time to get the ball back.”
But the Volunteers had none of their own and would not get off another snap as Red was able to keep the game in the playcalling screen until the clock expired.
David Wilson was bottled up on the ground, but the junior running back had a big day in the passing game with 6 receptions, surpassing the 100-yard mark. His 32 yard touchdown catch tied the game, with the extra point providing the winning margin. Jarrett Boykin also hauled in 4 catches for 67 yards, including a touchdown.
Virginia Tech had a chance to ice the game on offense late in the contest after forcing a turnover on downs. Following an offsides penalty, the Hokies needed just 5 yards for a first down to seal the victory but were turned away on 4th down. The drive did force the Volunteers to call all of their timeouts though, which came back to loom large.
The Hokie defense twice held Tennessee to field goals in goal-to-go situations in the first half.
Red improved to 1-4 with the victory. Virginia Tech will travel to the winner of #16 USC vs. #49 Pittsburgh.
“I was thinking about wasting time because [Red] had all his timeouts and I expected he would use them since there was enough time to get the ball back.”
But the Volunteers had none of their own and would not get off another snap as Red was able to keep the game in the playcalling screen until the clock expired.
David Wilson was bottled up on the ground, but the junior running back had a big day in the passing game with 6 receptions, surpassing the 100-yard mark. His 32 yard touchdown catch tied the game, with the extra point providing the winning margin. Jarrett Boykin also hauled in 4 catches for 67 yards, including a touchdown.
Virginia Tech had a chance to ice the game on offense late in the contest after forcing a turnover on downs. Following an offsides penalty, the Hokies needed just 5 yards for a first down to seal the victory but were turned away on 4th down. The drive did force the Volunteers to call all of their timeouts though, which came back to loom large.
The Hokie defense twice held Tennessee to field goals in goal-to-go situations in the first half.
Red improved to 1-4 with the victory. Virginia Tech will travel to the winner of #16 USC vs. #49 Pittsburgh.
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