Hunt's 41-yard field goal attempt fell short as the half ended. The Hokies reasserted themselves in the third quarter. On Tech's next possession, Kendrick turned the corner on a left-side run and raced 45 yards before being tackled inside the Clemson 30. The teams traded fourth-quarter touchdowns. Backup quarterback Willie Simmons hooked up with Gardner for a 14-yard scoring pass, and Tech answered after recovering Clemson's onside kick.
Somebody has make a great play.
You've got to have somebody made a great run, a great throw, or a great catch. And in a situation where the other team is continuing to score touchdowns, you have to match them. We didn't do that. The Hokies finished with a 416-331 yardage advantage. Vick completed 10 of 18 passes for 205 yards, including a first-snap touchdown pass after a muffed punt attempt by the Tigers on the opening possession of the game.