Virginia Tech vs. Clemson Recap: Late TD Wins It 20-16, Two Plays Cash

Virginia Tech beat Clemson 20-16 on the road with a touchdown in the final two minutes. The Hokies led 10-3 at halftime, then Clemson scored 13 straight points in the third quarter to go up 16-10. Virginia Tech answered with 10 in the fourth, capped by an 11-play, 69-yard drive that ended with Luke Reynolds catching a 5-yard touchdown pass with 1:44 left. Neither team turned the ball over, and Virginia Tech held the ball for 32:24. Two DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

ALT: Virginia Tech over 16.5 points (-370 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Virginia Tech scored 17+ in all 7 of its games this year and averaged 29.8 over its last 10, while Clemson allowed 17+ in 4 of its last 10. - What happened: The Hokies scored 20, 3.5 over the line. They were stuck at 13 until the late touchdown drive, with John Love making both of his field goals, from 37 and 47 yards. Reynolds caught both Virginia Tech touchdowns. - Worth watching: This one came down to the last drive, on a night with 234 total yards and 1.9 yards per rush. The scoring floor held, but with little room to spare.

Que'Sean Brown 40+ receiving yards (-320 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Brown hit 40 receiving yards in 8 of his last 10, averaging 84.8, and 130.7 over his last 3. - What happened: He caught 5 passes for 69 yards, 29.5 over the 39.5 line, with a long of 27. He led the Hokies in receiving yards and added 22 rushing yards on 2 carries. His 15-yard catch set up the first touchdown at the Clemson 6, and his 10-yard run on the final drive moved the ball to the Clemson 5. - Worth watching: Brown touched the ball on all four Virginia Tech scoring drives. The 40-yard rung is worth a look while he stays the top yardage option.

How the game played out

Clemson outgained Virginia Tech 288 to 234 and ran for 135 yards to the Hokies' 70. Tait Reynolds completed 20 of 26 passes and scored Clemson's only touchdown on a 16-yard run, and Nolan Hauser made all three of his field goals. Both teams struggled on third down, with Virginia Tech converting 5 of 15 and Clemson 3 of 14. Clemson's last drive ended on downs.

Trends to watch

• Brown was the only Virginia Tech player with more than 44 receiving yards. His receiving line is worth tracking while that holds.
• Virginia Tech ran 37 times for 70 yards. At 1.9 yards per carry, the Hokies needed the passing game and two field goals to reach 20.
• Clemson allowed 20 points with no turnovers on either side. Its defense kept the Hokies to field goals on two of their four scoring drives.

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