Virginia Tech football takes on California today in its only weekday contest of the year. Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.
Q1 0:00 | Virginia Tech 10, California 3
California almost scored at the end of the quarter, but will start the second frame with a second-and-1 scenario at the Hokies’ three-yard line.
Q1 0:58 | Virginia Tech 10, California 3
The Hokies quickly went three-and-out on a difficult drive. Hawkins was whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct and Tech punted away to Cal. The Golden Bears take over on their 49.
Q1 2:12 | Virginia Tech 10, California 3
Virginia Tech safety Jordan Bass hurried Sagapolutele on a third-and-8 to force a punt. Virginia Tech with a chance to push the lead back over a single-score advantage.
Q1 7:27 | Virginia Tech 10, California 0
Tailback Marcellous Hawkins broke free for a 20-yard gain, but the Hokies couldn’t convert it into a touchdown. Virginia Tech settled for a 46-yard field goal from John Love to go up by 10.
Q1 12:04 | Virginia Tech 7, California 0
Virginia Tech tallied an exemplary opening drive after it forced Cal into a quick three-and-out with a 14-yard sack on Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones lofted the ball high to wideout Ayden Greene, who brought it home for a 27-yard touchdown. The Hokies lead by seven after just under three minutes.
Q1 15:00 | Virginia Tech 0, California 0
California receives the ball.