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11/13/2022 8:00:00 AM
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The Long Bomb
Just two minutes into the game, quarterback Grant Wells delivered a 53-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Da’Wain Lofton to get the Hokies on the board and have some momentum early. The long pass marked the 15th time Wells has had a throw for longer than 25 yards this season. The 53-yarder marked his second-longest throw of the season (85 yards at NC State on Oct. 27).
Quick One
As mentioned above, the Hokies scored quickly to start the game off of Wells’ touchdown throw to Lofton. The score took place at the 13:26 mark in the first quarter, marking the earliest scoring play since Dec. 1, 2018 versus Marshall in which kicker Brian Johnson drilled a 32-yard field goal.
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No Dirty Laundry
Tech was able to put together a clean sheet in regards to committing penalties, marking the first time it has done so since at least 1987 (Beamer era-present). With none in the first half, it marked the first time since Dec. 5, 2020 versus then-No. 4 Clemson and also the first-ever time doing it in a true road game during the regular season. The zero penalties through three quarters marked the first time since that’s happened Sept. 23, 2017 against Old Dominion. The four penalties by both teams combined (all Duke penalties) ties the fewest by both teams since at least 1987.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Score (VT-Opp) | Tech Penalties | Opponent Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12, 2022 | Duke | Durham, N.C. | L, 7-24 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct. 22, 2011 | Boston College | Blacksburg, Va. | W, 30-14 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec. 4, 2010 | Florida State | Charlotte, N.C. | W, 44-33 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov. 13, 2008 | Miami | Miami Gardens, Fla. | L, 14-16 | 3 | 1 |
| Oct. 26, 2006 | Clemson | Blacksburg, Va. | W, 24-7 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov. 8, 2003 | Pitt | Pittsburgh, Pa. | L, 28-31 | 3 | 1 |
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