Instant Analysis: VT Validation In Miami
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That's especially the case after the Hokies dropped two straight, to two of the widely considered lesser teams in the ACC, Duke and Boston College. But as the rain opened up at Sun Life Stadium, so did the Virginia Tech offense.
The Hokies had easily outgained their past two opponents. Tonight was more of the same, but this time, they took better care of the ball and when they did lose a handle on the ball, in the swirling wind and rain, they got it back.
One of those went for a touchdown. Junior wide receiver
And that's what winning teams typically do. Of course, they also don't let up when they get going.
A few firsts and records were accomplished by the Hokies tonight. There was senior quarterback
But maybe the biggest was that for just the second time in school history, as an unranked team, Virginia Tech defeated a top 15 team. It happened last in 1989 in a win over West Virginia.
There's still life left in these Hokies. The coastal division title is still a possibility.