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Virginia Tech scores with ease after turnovers on downs. Watson completes a 14-yard pass to Lane, Bhayshul Tuten runs 12 yards into the red zone, Lane gets the ball backwards and gains 14 yards, and then Watson runs it untouched to a QB keeper for a five-yard touchdown. Hokies lead by 24 points.

Virginia 3, Virginia Tech 27 | 10:05 3Q

Virginia manages to get a first down on its first drive of the second half, but the Cavaliers then turn the ball over on downs when Chris Tyree is unsuccessfully stopped on a run up the middle on 4th-and-1. Virginia Tech will have advantageous field position and the chance to extend its lead.

Virginia 3, Virginia Tech 20 | 12:18 3Q

Watson finds Ayden Greene for 11 yards but is tackled downfield. Time might have expired in halftime, but UVA’s Billy Koudelka is whistled for an illegal hands-to-the-face penalty. That moves the ball to the UVA 17-yard line and, more importantly, stops the clock and allows the Hokies to bring in John Love, who kicks through a 31-yard field goal. At halftime, Virginia Tech leads Virginia 20-3.

Virginia 3, Virginia Tech 20 | Halftime

On third down, Tony Muskett attempts a deep ball and Dakota Twitty draws pass interference. On the next play, Muskett overthrows Suderian Harrison and his pass is intercepted by Jaylen Jones. Malachi Fields chases Jones and takes the ball from him, but the fumble goes out of bounds. Virginia Tech takes over after the Muskett interception at UVA’s 46-yard line.

Virginia 3, Virginia Tech 0:54 2Q

Pop Watson takes a swing and delivers a perfect deep ball to Jaylin Lane, who makes the catch with flying colors and runs untouched to the end zone for a 66-yard touchdown. This gives the Hokies a 14-point lead.

Virginia 3, Virginia Tech 17 | 1:50 2Q

Virginia makes its longest offensive play of the game when Tony Muskett comes out of the pocket and finds Suderian Harrison down the right sideline for a 24-yard pickup. Muskett narrowly overthrew Tyler Neville with a pass down the seam that could have scored a touchdown. Virginia Tech holds on and UVA has to settle for a field goal. Will Bettridge comes and converts the 37-yard field goal to put the Cavaliers on the field.

Virginia 3, Virginia Tech 10 | 2:46 2Q

Virginia’s defense settled in and forced another three-pointer. Corey Thomas Jr. made a good tackle in the series and Anthony Britton made the game-winning stop on third down, forcing a second straight three-pointer. UVA’s offense moves the ball near midfield after the punt.

Virginia 0, Virginia Tech 10 | 5:35 2Q

Virginia gets a first down after a nice third down run by Noah Vaughn, but the drive stalls afterward when Tony Muskett underthrows Trell Harris with another deep ball. UVA will punt for the third time.

Virginia 0, Virginia Tech 10 | 7:39 2Q

Pop Watson opened with a deep ball to Stephen Gosnell but overthrew it. Virginia’s defense forces the first punt of the game, forcing the Hokies to make a three-pointer.

Virginia 0, Virginia Tech 10 | 11:16 2Q

On the first play of the second quarter, Muskett throws to Noah Vaughn on the flat and he runs to 3rd and long for the first down. Muskett tries to pass the ball and miscommunicates with his running back, but he manages to make something out of nothing and rushes for another first down. The Cavaliers find themselves in another third-and-long situation and Muskett attempts a deep ball to Trell Harris, but the pass is well covered and broken up by Mansoor Delane. UVA gets a few first downs but ultimately strikes again.

Virginia 0, Virginia Tech 10 | 12:42 2Q

Virginia Tech moves the ball into UVA territory, but the Cavaliers hold their own after a holding penalty puts the Hokies in their place. John Love comes into the game and shoots his 44-yard field goal attempt through the uprights. Virginia Tech leads 10-0.

Virginia 0, Virginia Tech 10 | 1:16 1Q

Virginia tries a Flea Flicker on its first offensive play of the game, but Tony Muskett is immediately sacked. Trell Harris, returning after missing the last eight games with injury, drops the ball on his first goal, and then Muskett Suderian can’t find Harrison on third-and-long. UVA goes three-and-out.

Virginia 0, Virginia Tech 7, 8:07 1Q

Virginia Tech has poor field position to start the drive thanks to a great tackle by Ethan Davies on the opening kickoff, but that doesn’t matter as the Hokies drive 90 yards in 11 plays to score on their first possession of the game. Pop Watson found Da’Quan Felton wide open in the middle of the field for 42 yards and then Bhayshul Tuten found the end zone untouched on a six-yard touchdown run.

Virginia 0, Virginia 7 | 9:06 1Q

UVA’s captains for today’s game are Tony Muskett, Suderian Harrison, Chico Bennett Jr. and Will Bettridge. Virginia won the coin toss and postponed it until the second half. Virginia Tech receives the ball to start the game.

As previously reported, Tony Muskett will start at quarterback for Virginia, while Pop Watson will begin his career quarterback for Virginia Tech.

While we wait for the 8 p.m. kickoff for Virginia vs. Virginia Tech on the ACC Network, you can read a full preview of the game here: Virginia Football vs. Virginia Tech Match Preview, Score Prediction

According to multiple reports, Virginia plans to start Tony Muskett at quarterback over Anthony Colandrea on Saturday night against Virginia Tech. Colandrea had started every game at quarterback for UVA so far this season. Read more about this story here: Reports: Tony Muskett to start at quarterback for Virginia vs. Virginia Tech

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