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Virginia vs. Virginia Tech: Score update: Hokies, Cavaliers tied at half

The Hokies and Cavaliers are tied at 7-7 through the first half of play.

Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE

The Virginia Cavaliers and Virginia Tech Hokies are tied at halftime, 7-7.

Logan Thomas completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to Randall Dunn early in the second quarter, giving Virginia Tech a 7-0 lead.

The Cavaliers responded with 3:30 left to go in the half, when Michael Rocco completed a 42-yard touchdown pass to Tim Smith, tying the game at 7-7. Despite the touchdown pass, though, Thomas has had a rough first half for the Hokies. He has completed just 8-of-22 passes for 55 yards. Thomas has carried the ball 10 times as well, gaining 31 yards on the ground.

Rocco has had a tough time as well, completing just 9-of-18 passes for 114 yards.

Neither team fared well on third down in the first half, with Virginia converting just 3-of-9 third down attempts, and Virginia Tech converting 3-of-12.

The two teams combined for 14 punts in the first half of play, with Virginia Tech punter A.J. Hughes pinning the Cavaliers within their own 20-yard line three times already.