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Vanderbilt football vs Virginia Tech live updates: Vanderbilt takes lead in 3Q of Week 2 matchup

After trailing 20-10 due to early turnovers, Vanderbilt scored multiple touchdowns in the third quarter to secure a 44-20 victory, improving on last season's overtime win.

  • Vanderbilt football defeated Virginia Tech 44-20 on September 6 in Blacksburg, VA, improving to a 2-0 record with a strong second-half comeback.
  • The Commodores trailed 20-10 at halftime after committing two first-half turnovers that led to Virginia Tech touchdowns and faced 11 penalties totaling 77 yards.
  • Vanderbilt used a powerful rushing attack in the second half, featuring Makhilyn Young's 62-yard run and multiple touchdowns by Tre Richardson and Sedrick Alexander.
  • Quarterback Diego Pavia completed 12 of 18 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns, including a 54-yard touchdown to Brycen Coleman, while Vanderbilt converted all five second-half possessions to touchdowns.
  • Vanderbilt's comeback and physical dominance exposed Virginia Tech's defensive struggles, contributed to the Hokies' 0-2 start, and highlighted Vanderbilt's ongoing receiver depth concerns.
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Pavia, Vanderbilt rally for 44-20 win at Virginia Tech

Diego Pavia threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns to lift Vanderbilt, which trailed 20-10 at halftime, to a 44-20 win over Virginia Tech.

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Vanderbilt 44, Virginia Tech 20

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Hokies falter after halftime, suffer embarrassing loss to Vanderbilt

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