Virginia Tech rallies past Boston College 21-14 in nor'easter

What we know

1 Virginia Tech beat Boston College 21-14, according to The Washington Post and Independent Journal Review.

2 The game was played during a nor'easter with heavy rain, according to Yahoo Sports and USA Today.

3 Virginia Tech came back from an eight-point deficit to win, according to Independent Journal Review.

4 Jeffrey Overton Jr. had a 76-yard touchdown run in the game, according to The Washington Post.

5 Boston College fans attended the game despite the rainy conditions, according to Yahoo Sports.

Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 21-14 in an ACC football matchup played in heavy rain from a nor'easter, according to multiple outlets.

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According to The Washington Post, a 76-yard touchdown run by Jeffrey Overton Jr. helped lift Virginia Tech to the comeback win.

Independent Journal Review reported that Virginia Tech rallied from an eight-point deficit to secure the victory.

Yahoo Sports reported that Boston College fans attended the game at their home stadium despite the pouring rain from the storm.

How each side covered it

Left

2 outlets

The Washington Post highlighted Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard touchdown run as key to the comeback win.
USA Today examined how the nor'easter might affect the game.

“Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard TD run lifts Virginia Tech to 21-14 comeback win over BC in nor'easter” — The Washington Post

Center

1 outlet

Yahoo Sports reported that Boston College fans showed up despite the pouring rain.
Coverage emphasized the soggy, rainy conditions of the ACC matchup.

“BC fans brave nor'easter for rainy matchup against Virginia Tech” — Yahoo Sports

Right

1 outlet

Independent Journal Review reported Virginia Tech rallied from an eight-point deficit to win 21-14.

“Virginia Tech rallies from eight-point deficit to beat Boston College 21-14” — Independent Journal Review

Questions readers ask

What happened in the Virginia Tech vs. Boston College football game?

Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 21-14 in an ACC football game played during a nor'easter, according to The Washington Post and Independent Journal Review.

How did Virginia Tech win the game?

According to The Washington Post, Virginia Tech's comeback was aided by a 76-yard touchdown run from Jeffrey Overton Jr., with Independent Journal Review reporting the team rallied from an eight-point deficit.

How did the weather affect the game?

The game was played in heavy rain caused by a nor'easter, according to Yahoo Sports and USA Today, though Yahoo Sports reported fans still turned out at Boston College's stadium.

Sources · 4 outlet reports

The Washington PostLeft-leaningJeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard TD run lifts Virginia Tech to 21-14 comeback win over BC in nor'easter
USA TodayLeft-leaningHow will nor'easter affect Virginia Tech vs Boston College football game?
Yahoo SportsCenterGamethread: Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Football
Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningVirginia Tech rallies from eight-point deficit to beat Boston College 21-14

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