NDL: S28W16 - Virginia Tech (20) at Louisville (17)
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| Joshua Stanford hauls in decisive TD |
BURNT ORANGE REIGNS
Virginia Tech upsets Louisville in Orange Bowl
Blacksburg, VA {AP} All good things must come to an end as this season marks the end of an era. The last season on current gen, the stage was set for two storied programs to face off with the ACC Champion Virginia Tech Hokies against the undefeated Big East Champion Louisville Cardinals.
This game would be a true toss up as Heisman hopeful Teddy Bridgewater of Louisville led in one of the highest scoring offenses in the NDL against one of the best scoring Defenses. It's like the ole adage of when the unmovable object meets an unstoppable force? Something reminiscent of that as both sides had their moments in the sun (or in today's case, the rain).
Louisville would jump out early but Virginia Tech would claw back into this one, pulling within one score at half. In the 2nd half the turnover bug showed up for Louisville as the Hokies wasted no time capitalizing on the Cardinals miscues.
Pulling within 1 before the 4th quarter, the Cardinals would respond with some points of their own midway through the 4th, setting the stage for a decisive offensive drive. Digital Logan Thomas would go to work, shaking off some mental errors made earlier in the game. With less than 2 minutes to go, a big read option run would set up what would be a game winning TD throw to Joshua Stanford.
With the win, the Hokies finish the year 13-1 and ride off into the sunset as the Orange Bowl champs...
"It's been an incredible journey...thank you NDL for all you've given me over the years...Thank you for giving a young, competitive baller a chance to be a part of this community." - an emotional Coach VT commented during post conference interviews
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