The Virginia Tech Hokies downed the Virginia Cavaliers in the rivalry matchup, 29-24. Hokies quarterback Braxton Burmeister threw a touchdown pass, caught a touchdown pass and rushed for 115 yards in the win. Running back Raheem Blackshear rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Virginia quarterback threw for 400 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 2 touchdowns in the loss.