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Boilermakers vs Hokies Final: 24-17 - Recap
The Boilermakers grabbed a Week 2 victory over the Hokies on Saturday, winning 24-17 at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field.
The Boilermakers were a -1.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 49.0.
Devin Mockobee rushed for 95 yards, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. added 51 yards in the win. Max Klare and TJ Sheffield added 64 and 60 receiving yards respectively.
Malachi Thomas rushed for 18 yards for Virginia Tech, while Kyron Drones added 13 yards. Grant Wells threw for 243 yards for the Hokies, while receivers Dae'Quan Wright and Stephen Gosnell had 77 and 72 yards respectively.
Purdue outgained Virginia Tech 427-286 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 22-19 by the Boilermakers.
Purdue led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 38:01-21:59 split in that important category.
Purdue heads into a 3 battle against Syracuse. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Rutgers.