Statistical Summary
| UC | VT | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 13 |
| Total Yards | 463 | 119 |
| Passing Yards | 94 | 85 |
| Rushing Yards | 369 | 34 |
| Penalties | 9-100 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
Virginia Tech blocked all three Cincinnati extra point attempts, while Virginia Tech's sole extra point kick missed. Cincinnati's kicking woes were also reflected in their punting game. Cincinnati averaged just 19 yards a punt, setting the record for the lowest punting average in Sun Bowl history. All 24 of the game's points were scored in the second half. Virginia Tech earned just 34 rushing yards against the Bearcats' defense while allowing 369 yards to Cincinnati's rushing offense. Those two totals are the least-gained and most-allowed marks in Virginia Tech bowl game history.
Prior to 1954, the Sun Bowl did not award most valuable player honors, but Harold Johnson from Cincinnati was statistically the game's most valuable player, intercepting two Virginia Tech passes (one in the end zone) and scoring the first touchdown of the game on a 13-yard run.
Read more about this topic: 1947 Sun Bowl
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