Vanderbilt football defeated Virginia Tech in overtime in the season opener at FirstBank Stadium, 34-27.
The Commodores took the lead with a Diego Pavia touchdown run from four yards out in overtime. They stopped Virginia Tech in fourth down to secure the win.
Pavia was 12-for-16 for 190 yards passing and two touchdowns. He also ran for 120 yards (not including sacks) and one touchdown.
Vanderbilt won its first game over a power conference opponent since 2022 with the victory.
The Commodores are continuing to play at FirstBank Stadium amid ongoing construction.
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Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Fourth quarter
Vanderbilt 27, Virginia Tech 27: Brock Taylor missed field goal
Vanderbilt drove down the field and had a chance to win the game with a field goal, but Brock Taylor missed the 43-yard kick to send the game into overtime.
Vanderbilt 27, Virginia Tech 27: Sedrick Alexander 8-yard rush
Vanderbilt's Sedrick Alexander caught a lateral pass from Diego Pavia from eight yards out to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.
Virginia Tech 27, Vanderbilt 20: Kyron Drones 62-yard touchdown pass
Drones connected on yet another deep shot to take the lead for Virginia Tech in the fourth quarter with 4:21 remaining.
Vanderbilt 20, Virginia Tech 20: Kyron Drones 11-yard touchdown pass
Virginia Tech once again connected on a deep shot and that eventually led to the 11-yard touchdown pass to tie the game.
Third quarter
Vanderbilt 20, Virginia Tech 13: John Love 38-yard field goal
The Hokies drove down the field thanks in part to a Langston Patterson Vandthe passer penalty, but Khordae Sydnor sacked Kyron Drones on third down to force the kick.
Vanderbilt 20, Virginia Tech 10: Brock Taylor 53-yard field goal
Vanderbilt was originally set to attempt the long field goal and Taylor missed the kick, but the Commodores were called for a delay of game on the play. Vanderbilt brought out Jesse Mirco to punt, but Virginia Tech was flagged for having two players wearing No. 0. After that five-yard penalty, the Commodores opted to try the field goal again, which Taylor made.
Third quarter
Vanderbilt 17, Virginia Tech 10: Bhayshul Tuten 24-yard touchdown
The Hokies connected on two deep shots in the drive and then capped it off with a rushing touchdown.
Second quarter
Vanderbilt 17, Virginia Tech 3: John Love 40-yard field goal
The Hokies drove down to the Vanderbilt red zone but got pushed back by a holding penalty. Ultimately, Virginia Tech settled for the field goal, with the score that held until halftime.
Vanderbilt 17, Virginia Tech 0: Sedrick Alexander 7-yard run
Vanderbilt chewed 7:14 of game clock in an 80-yard touchdown drive capped off by Alexander's touchdown run.
Vanderbilt 10, Virginia Tech 0: Diego Pavia pass to Quincy Skinner
On the first play of the second quarter, Pavia found Skinner in the end zone for a touchdown pass. This was after Pavia had converted a 4th-and-1 on a quarterback run earlier in the frame.
First quarter
Vanderbilt 3, Virginia Tech 0: Glenn Seabrooks interception
Vanderbilt 340-pound freshman defensive lineman Glenn Seabrooks intercepted a Kyron Drones pass that was tipped by linebacker Bryan Longwell, setting the Commodores up at Virginia Tech's 27-yard line.
Vanderbilt 3, Virginia Tech 0: Brock Taylor 43-yard field goal
After running over six-and-a-half minutes off the clock in their opening drive, the Commodores started off the scoring with a Brock Taylor field goal. Diego Pavia ran for 23 yards on the opening drive and Quincy Skinner made a 31-yard catch on a third-and-long.
Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech time today
- Date:Aug. 31
- Time:11 a.m. CT
- Location: FirstBank Stadium
What channel is VU vs VT game on today?
Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech will be broadcast on ESPN. Roy Philpott and Sam Acho will be the announcers with sideline reporter Taylor Davis. Streaming options include Fubo and Sling.
Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech history
- Series record: Virginia Tech leads, 6-3
- Vanderbilt's last win: 1982 (45-0)
- Virginia Tech's last win: 1989 (18-0)
Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech predictions
Diego Pavia plays better in games than he did in practice, but that's not enough to keep Vanderbilt's offense from looking hapless against an experienced Hokies squad considering what the Commodores lack at the skill positions. Virginia Tech wins, 21-10.
Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech betting odds
Game lines and odds fromBetMGMas of Saturday:
- Spread:Virginia Tech -13.5
- Over/under: 48.5
- Moneyline:Virginia Tech -550
Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech injury updates
Vanderbilt will be without CB Mark Davis (Achilles) and OT CJ Williams (ankle fracture), who are both out for the season. TE Brycen Coleman (collarbone) and OL Grayson Morgan (back) are also out. LB/S Maurice Hampton and WR Dariyan Wiley are questionable with hamstring injuries.
Vanderbilt vs Virginia Tech weather update
Forecast high in Nashville for Saturday is 90 with a heat index up to 97. There is a 55% chance of rain with the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon.
Vanderbilt football 2024 schedule
Aug. 31:Virginia Tech
Sept. 7:Alcorn State
Sept. 14:at Georgia State
Sept. 21:at Missouri
Sept. 28:Open
Oct. 5:Alabama
Oct. 12:at Kentucky
Oct. 19:Ball State
Oct. 26:Texas
Nov. 2:at Auburn
Nov. 9:South Carolina
Nov. 16:Open
Nov. 23:at LSU
Nov. 30: Tennessee
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Vanderbilt football news
- Former Vanderbilt coaches Brent Pry and Chris Marve are now at Virginia Tech, Pry as the coach and Marve as the defensive coordinator.
- Vanderbilt requested to wear white jerseys for the game but was unable to. NCAA rules stipulate that both teams must agree for the home team to be allowed to wear white.
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